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WU62 TKN

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,145 mi
Last recorded77,145 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,221 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw in side tread leaking ()

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2022 59,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,038 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 52,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,174 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,174 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,035 miles

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

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 TKN 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 TKN, 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 WU62 TKN registered?

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

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