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WU12 HDJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,911 mi
Last recorded142,911 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 142,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 133,719 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 125,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 125,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,556 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 95,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 90,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,081 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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 26 Mar 2015 24,758 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,757 miles

Nearside Rear 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 HDJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 WU12 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

WU12 HDJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 HDJ safe to buy?

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