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WJ62 HBC

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,296 mi
Last recorded109,296 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HBC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,939 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,214 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,742 miles

Emissions slightly high

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,917 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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WJ62 HBC is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ62 HBC, 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 WJ62 HBC registered?

WJ62 HBC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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