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WU62 RHK

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 RHK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,927 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 76,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,900 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2018 49,251 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 49,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,398 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,055 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WU62 RHK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU62 RHK, 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 WU62 RHK registered?

WU62 RHK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is WU62 RHK safe to buy?

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