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WN12 ESF

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,267 mi
Last recorded139,267 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ESF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,991 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror plus head slightly loose (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus inner face of brake disc rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on emissions ok

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2024 136,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror plus head slightly loose (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus inner face of brake disc rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault switched off at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

engine management light on emissions ok

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2024 131,411 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

airbag light turned off at time of test

rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion n/s and o/s

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2024 131,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

airbag light turned off at time of test

rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion n/s and o/s

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 119,137 miles

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 119,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 101,010 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 82,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,742 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 60,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 45,040 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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WN12 ESF is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WN12 ESF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN12 ESF registered?

WN12 ESF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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