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WL62 DBY

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 DBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp image poor

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 90,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 23 Dec 2024 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,100 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 76,100 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,943 miles

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,742 miles

exhaust joint corroded

parking brake has minimum reserve travel

Fail 26 Aug 2020 47,596 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust joint corroded

parking brake has minimum reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,741 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,251 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 25,251 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 DBY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WL62 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

WL62 DBY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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