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WK62 USP

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 USP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,504 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,510 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,147 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,034 miles

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

nearside rear brake backing plate corroding.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,636 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,044 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,003 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing two missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,234 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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WK62 USP is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK62 USP, 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 WK62 USP registered?

WK62 USP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WK62 USP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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