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WP12 OGC

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 OGC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 101,643 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 101,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 98,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm-3mm, worn outer edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm-4mm, worn inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 95,322 miles

Nearside Front bumper and arch liner damaged(taped and secure)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged and taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides have condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 95,320 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and also badly pitted - affecting braking efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides limited effort - o/s is worse(efficiency 14% - fail) (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s badly worn/pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper and arch liner damaged(taped and secure)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged and taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides have condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides - o/s slightly worse (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,947 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged and taped up/still secure

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 83,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,175 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,695 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 47,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,325 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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WP12 OGC is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP12 OGC, 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 WP12 OGC registered?

WP12 OGC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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