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WK62 YVX

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 YVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,069 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 41,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 31,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,897 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 YVX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 WK62 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

WK62 YVX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WK62 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK62 YVX 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.

Does WK62 YVX have outstanding finance?

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