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WJ62 HWF

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HWF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 114,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,816 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 104,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,759 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,148 miles

front screen chipped

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,677 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / dash cam

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and tears in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and tears in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Possible slight bind offside rear brake no bind at time of test

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

Unable to give full inspection to rear brake pads advise inspection and possible replacement

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,803 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Slight damage to offside front tyre

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 HWF is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ62 HWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ62 HWF registered?

WJ62 HWF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 HWF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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