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WJ62 JZH

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,643 mi
Last recorded50,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 JZH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 50,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2026 50,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake backing plates rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 40,793 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,470 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 39,470 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 38,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,136 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 JZH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

WJ62 JZH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is WJ62 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 JZH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ62 JZH have outstanding finance?

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