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WU62 TFO

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,767 mi
Last recorded105,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 TFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,767 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,950 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,408 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,408 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,738 miles

o/s/f washer poor.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,513 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2021 66,513 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,276 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 35,276 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,198 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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WU62 TFO is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc 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 WU62 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

WU62 TFO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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