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WV62 USO

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,480 mi
Last recorded129,480 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 116,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

DAMAGE TO REAR OF VEHICLE AND REAR REG PLATE

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,794 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,365 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 99,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,477 miles

front brake pads worn very low

near side number plate lamp inoperative

off side rear tyre valve perished

Fail 19 Aug 2020 93,477 miles

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

front brake pads worn very low

near side number plate lamp inoperative

off side rear tyre valve perished

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,118 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,538 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 USO 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 USO, 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 WV62 USO registered?

WV62 USO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is WV62 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 USO 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.

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