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WR61 XZG

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,747 mi
Last recorded159,747 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 XZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 159,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 159,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 148,726 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 148,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 130,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 104,058 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 104,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,596 miles

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

osr tyre perishing

rear discs and pads ready for replacement

Pass 10 Aug 2019 88,528 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,440 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,927 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 44,926 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,990 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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WR61 XZG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR61 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR61 XZG registered?

WR61 XZG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is WR61 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 XZG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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