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WV62 LYT

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,381 mi
Last recorded38,381 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 LYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,633 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 33,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 32,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,329 miles

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

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

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 28 Aug 2018 26,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,814 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 17,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,883 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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WV62 LYT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

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

Is WV62 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 LYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV62 LYT have outstanding finance?

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