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WR12 UVP

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 UVP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,519 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 88,519 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,465 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 67,947 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 62,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,269 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre has nail within tread close to inner sidewall.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 56,269 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre has nail within tread close to inner sidewall.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces. (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,984 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 41,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 30,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WR12 UVP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WR12 UVP, 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 WR12 UVP registered?

WR12 UVP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is WR12 UVP safe to buy?

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