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WR62 SVG

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,451 mi
Last recorded62,451 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 SVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 62,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,869 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 45,873 miles

both front tyre's perished

both rear tyre's perished and worn out of shape

Fail 11 Nov 2021 45,873 miles

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

both front tyre's perished

both rear tyre's perished and worn out of shape

Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,145 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 39,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 36,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,143 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 33,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 27,601 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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WR62 SVG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WR62 SVG, 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 WR62 SVG registered?

WR62 SVG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is WR62 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 SVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR62 SVG have outstanding finance?

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