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WN62 HZW

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,303 mi
Last recorded134,303 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 HZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 134,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 130,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 123,987 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 117,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 110,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and rest of tread on the limit..195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking along tread but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and rest of tread on the limit..195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking along tread but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,178 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 96,472 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav and air freshner removed (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,902 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,902 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,405 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 86,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped tread

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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WN62 HZW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN62 HZW, 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 WN62 HZW registered?

WN62 HZW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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