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WV12 XAE

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,269 mi
Last recorded83,269 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,269 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 83,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside day running light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,728 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 77,728 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,450 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 71,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,767 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,705 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,905 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR BRAKE PADS AROUND 70%WORN

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,874 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,758 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 28,889 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 21,294 miles

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

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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WV12 XAE is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV12 XAE, 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 WV12 XAE registered?

WV12 XAE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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