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WL62 DAA

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 DAA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 73,263 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,814 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,744 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 54,744 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 32,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,126 miles

both front tyres worn with some damage to offside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,642 miles

Offside central chassis damaged but not enough to affect its strength

Several small cuts to the treads of both front tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2015 13,745 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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WL62 DAA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WL62 DAA, 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 WL62 DAA registered?

WL62 DAA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is WL62 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 DAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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