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WM12 DTY

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 DTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 83,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,626 miles

ADVISE RADIAL CRACKING ON TYRES

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,909 miles

ADVISE RADIAL CRACKING ON TYRES

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,621 miles

ADVISE REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,650 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,732 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,715 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 DTY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM12 DTY?

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What year was WM12 DTY registered?

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

Is WM12 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 DTY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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