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WJ62 YXH

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 YXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 61,450 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside tyre very worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 38,478 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 35,425 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 29,618 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 16,212 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 16,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 11,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 6,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,840 miles

Offside Rear nail in 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 YXH is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

WJ62 YXH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is WJ62 YXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 YXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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