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WN12 ZWS

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZWS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 152,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 145,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 136,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 125,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 114,906 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 114,903 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 104,450 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 101,925 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 101,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,390 miles

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

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

zero emissions

Pass 16 May 2018 78,871 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 78,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 63,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,676 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lump taken out of tyre wall i cannot see core

Offside Front puncher repair plug in outer tyre edge

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,899 miles

Cut, o/s/r tyre.

Oil leak

Rear 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 ZWS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

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