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WU12 HBC

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,515 mi
Last recorded36,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HBC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 36,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 34,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 33,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 31,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,285 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 Feb 2020 25,686 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 25,686 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 21,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 19,013 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Driveshaft tangled in foreign material

Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 13,333 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU12 HBC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU12 HBC, 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 WU12 HBC registered?

WU12 HBC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is WU12 HBC safe to buy?

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