KIA RIO GK12WXW has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA RIO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 175,989 miles 3 weeks ago on Monday 13th April 2026 at 13:03.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 18th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

GK12WXW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH APRIL 2027175,989 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corrosion Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED7TH APRIL 2026175,977 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corrosion Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202518TH APRIL 2026172,662 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH MARCH 2025172,652 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202418TH APRIL 2025171,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED15TH APRIL 2024171,741 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED18TH APRIL 202317TH APRIL 2024168,840 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202213TH MARCH 2023153,832 MI
PASSED13TH MARCH 202113TH MARCH 2022137,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202013TH MARCH 2021116,430 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Cracked Passenger Side Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2020116,430 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Cracked Passenger Side Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201913TH MARCH 202096,878 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 20187TH MARCH 201982,589 MI
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201882,589 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20177TH MARCH 201869,920 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20167TH MARCH 201750,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 201650,218 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND MARCH 20157TH MARCH 201631,495 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK12WXW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GK12WXW MOT Comments

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GK12WXW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 175,989 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,571 miles

GK12WXW FAQs

This Kia Rio with registration GK12WXW was manufactured on Wednesday 7th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 175,989 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 12,571 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Kia Rio beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK12WXW has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Rio has had 18 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Rio is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does GK12WXW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 GK12WXW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK12WXW Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 GK12WXW does have Tax. Read more

When does GK12WXW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK12WXW will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK12WXW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK12WXW will expire in 12 months on Sunday 18th April 2027. Read more

When did GK12WXW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK12WXW was on Monday 13th April 2026 at 13:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK12WXW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GK12WXW we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK12WXW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GK12WXW we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK12WXW?

GK12WXW is registered as a 2012 Kia Rio. Read more

How many miles has GK12WXW done?

The odometer reading for GK12WXW at the last MOT in April 2026 was 175,989 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,571 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK12WXW?

The vehicle GK12WXW was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 7th March 2012. Read more

What colour is GK12WXW?

The official colour of GK12WXW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GK12WXW have?

GK12WXW has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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