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WK12 XYL

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,721 mi
Last recorded162,721 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 162,721 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 162,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 156,213 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 149,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 144,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 139,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 135,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,995 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 125,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,116 miles

All brakes worn and corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2019 104,116 miles

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

All brakes worn and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,135 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,268 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,257 miles

Nail in 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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WK12 XYL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK12 XYL, 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 WK12 XYL registered?

WK12 XYL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is WK12 XYL safe to buy?

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