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WM12 NYZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 NYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 29,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,039 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 29,039 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,038 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 27,037 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil level well above the maximum mark

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative terminal clamp on battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive terminal clamp on battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 19,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,133 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 NYZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

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

Is WM12 NYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 NYZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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