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WN12 ZWX

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZWX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 78,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 74,518 miles

Front o/s & n/s bottom suspension joints, boots leaking slightly

Fail 21 May 2024 74,517 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front o/s & n/s bottom suspension joints, boots leaking slightly

Pass 22 May 2023 71,293 miles

Nearside day running light not working

Offside repeater lamp in mirror has reduced output

Pass 19 May 2022 68,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 65,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 64,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth slightly low on outer edge.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,039 miles

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

both rear wheels slight bind

Fail 11 Apr 2018 52,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear wheels slight bind

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,401 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,507 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 ZWX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

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

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