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WV62 LXZ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,746 mi
Last recorded86,746 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 LXZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 86,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 82,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 77,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,750 miles

ADVISE REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,320 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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WV62 LXZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV62 LXZ, 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 WV62 LXZ registered?

WV62 LXZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is WV62 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 LXZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV62 LXZ have outstanding finance?

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