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WM12 DTZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,878 mi
Last recorded51,878 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,676 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 47,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17/98w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17/98w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 37,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17/98w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17/98w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,pads 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 31,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16in (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26in (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,pads 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,304 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear inner tyre wall has cut in it

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,835 miles

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

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 DTZ 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 84.6%.

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 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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

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

Is WM12 DTZ safe to buy?

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