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WM12 DPF

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,357 mi
Last recorded148,357 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 DPF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 148,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 146,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn friction material excessively corroded,flaking off. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,195 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 143,180 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 140,889 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 140,889 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Drivers footwell. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 138,036 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,784 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2020 134,784 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch loose and damaged

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded & holed

Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,742 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,264 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,063 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 116,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

tyre size 195/55/16

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,601 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 DPF 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 64.7%.

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 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 WM12 DPF, 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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WM12 DPF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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