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WP62 CAE

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,088 mi
Last recorded125,088 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 CAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 120,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,869 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,163 miles

Nearside Front 3mm and wear on inner edge

Offside Rear nail to to tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre 3m

Fail 2 Jan 2020 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre 3m

Pass 22 Dec 2018 67,916 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre wall

rear brakes look low

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,845 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,091 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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WP62 CAE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WP62 CAE, 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 WP62 CAE registered?

WP62 CAE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is WP62 CAE safe to buy?

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