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WM12 DOJ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 DOJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 102,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 87,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,505 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 71,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,576 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 54,576 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 25,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 15,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,742 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres beginning to crack in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres approx 3MM Tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres approx 3MM Tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 13,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,467 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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WM12 DOJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM12 DOJ, 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 WM12 DOJ registered?

WM12 DOJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WM12 DOJ safe to buy?

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