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WJ62 JZG

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,615 mi
Last recorded95,615 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 JZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 95,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,311 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,217 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,187 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,187 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,754 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 62,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 22,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,854 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 JZG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

WJ62 JZG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 JZG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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