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WL12 CJJ

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,032 mi
Last recorded166,032 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 CJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 166,032 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 166,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 146,062 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 146,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,693 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 130,690 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values drift .51, emissions 2.01 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 80,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 from label under bonnet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2018 71,003 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH rear tyres... 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine bay cover fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 May 2018 71,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH rear tyres... 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ... PRS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine bay cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 May 2017 57,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 57,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 43,743 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,279 miles

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

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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WL12 CJJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL12 CJJ, 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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WL12 CJJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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