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WJ12 VCG

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,608 mi
Last recorded98,608 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VCG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 98,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle spring pans corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,625 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,594 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,972 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 54,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,819 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 18,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,709 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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WJ12 VCG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ12 VCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ12 VCG registered?

WJ12 VCG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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