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WK12 XYA

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 106,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 106,605 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner edges (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,703 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 52,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,787 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 27,141 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 27,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 18,023 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 7 Mar 2015 10,548 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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WK12 XYA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 XYA, 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 WK12 XYA registered?

WK12 XYA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is WK12 XYA safe to buy?

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