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WM12 YJK

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 YJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 100,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 84,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,939 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,292 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,828 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 38,828 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 37,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2018 36,262 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 31,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 18,859 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 YJK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

WM12 YJK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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