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WJ62 HCK

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,812 mi
Last recorded182,812 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HCK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 182,812 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 180,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine - OE Max 0.52 - - Avg 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 167,159 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 167,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view - Loose/pivoting rotation (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2023 161,364 miles

- Suspension and braking componets have corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2023 161,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

- Suspension and braking componets have corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corrosion to friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 151,623 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 143,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,022 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 126,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,038 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,715 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 HCK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCK, 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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WJ62 HCK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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