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WRZ 1072

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,690 mi
Last recorded93,690 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRZ 1072
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 93,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 84,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 60,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,569 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 31,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fog lamp broken but still adequately secure

Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,079 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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WRZ 1072 is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel 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 WRZ 1072, 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 WRZ 1072 registered?

WRZ 1072 is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is WRZ 1072 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRZ 1072 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.

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