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WU12 PXH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,003 mi
Last recorded43,003 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 PXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 43,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 40,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 40,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 24,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 20,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,463 miles

Unable To Check Os/Ns Rear Seat Belts Due To Child Seats Fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,371 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 PXH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

WU12 PXH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is WU12 PXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 PXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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