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WM12 XAV

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,250 mi
Last recorded131,250 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 XAV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 131,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components etc corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,418 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,854 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,851 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XAV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

WM12 XAV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WM12 XAV safe to buy?

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