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WU12 PWY

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,894 mi
Last recorded56,894 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 PWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,894 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 52,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,959 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,959 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,490 miles

Rear brake pads low 1.7mm

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,372 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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WU12 PWY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PWY, 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 WU12 PWY registered?

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

Is WU12 PWY safe to buy?

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