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WP12 XNN

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 XNN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking around puncture rep (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 26 Aug 2025 107,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking around puncture rep (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 106,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged . (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting around puncture repair plug . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides . ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded on spring cup areas . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,112 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,054 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 101,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 101,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,078 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner steering arms slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front registration plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,176 miles

Front damaged

Rear exhaust joint corroded

very slight play both inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,520 miles

Corrosion forming on front & middle exhaust joint flanges/fixings

Imbalance front brakes

Slight play both inner tie rod joint area of steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion forming on front & middle exhaust joint flanges/fixings

Imbalance front brakes

Offside wiper blade has slight split on end

Slight play both inner tie rod joint area of steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,253 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,194 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 XNN 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 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 XNN, 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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WP12 XNN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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