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WV62 USF

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 USF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 138,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 131,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,381 miles

noise from n/s/r

o/s/front wheel slight binding

slight damage to n/s/front wing

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,735 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

damage to n/s front body panel

slight damage to n/s front inner wheel rim

slight oil misting around engine

Fail 16 Oct 2019 88,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

damage to n/s front body panel

slight damage to n/s front inner wheel rim

slight oil misting around engine

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm, wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,007 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,007 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (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 USF is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 USF, 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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WV62 USF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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