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WM12 LVS

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsr tyre treads 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre tread 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both os and ns (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 89,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,385 miles

o/s rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 84,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,170 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 54,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2018 47,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.195/55r16

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,184 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,463 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 LVS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

WM12 LVS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is WM12 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 LVS 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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