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WN12 ZWG

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,117 mi
Last recorded109,117 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 109,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,947 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshener ()

Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,064 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 58,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Front tyre inner wall cuts

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,674 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,001 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 40,001 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,676 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 29,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 ZWG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZWG, 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 WN12 ZWG registered?

WN12 ZWG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WN12 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 ZWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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