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WN12 YSJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 YSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 97,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,491 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 92,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Washer Jet Inop

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Washer Jet Inop

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 73,773 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 73,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 66,827 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,732 miles

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

washer jet not working as it should nsf

Pass 9 May 2017 39,042 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 29,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 20,023 miles

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

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 YSJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

WN12 YSJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is WN12 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 YSJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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