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WM12 YJF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,590 mi
Last recorded144,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 YJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 144,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 144,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 139,363 miles

front lower suspension arms corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 139,363 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front lower suspension arms corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,602 miles

nearside rear park brake figures only just met

wipers worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,493 miles

front sub frame corroded

rear wiper worn

offside rear tyre on limit

Fail 22 Nov 2022 124,491 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame corroded

rear wiper worn

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,738 miles

oil filter corroded

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,738 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front wipers slightly worn

oil filter corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,267 miles

rear brake discs corroded and back plates corroded

front tyres on limit

Fail 28 Oct 2020 106,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake discs corroded and back plates corroded

front tyres on limit

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,814 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,168 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 86,168 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,878 miles

Front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

Rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,226 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear tyres close to limit

Rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,683 miles

Rear wiper worn

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 YJF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

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

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