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WN12 YRY

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,684 mi
Last recorded149,684 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 YRY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,684 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 131,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 107,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,886 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,596 miles

Front Crack in numberplate

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 93,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Crack in numberplate

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YRY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

WN12 YRY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is WN12 YRY safe to buy?

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