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WM12 NTX

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 NTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 89,312 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 87V and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,433 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 86,431 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,876 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 77,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 69,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 R 16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,233 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 59,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,813 miles

Offside Front 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 NTX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NTX, 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 NTX registered?

WM12 NTX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is WM12 NTX safe to buy?

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