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AM05 BJM

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,585 mi
Last recorded42,585 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 BJM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 42,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 41,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 39,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,433 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 35,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,023 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,006 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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AM05 BJM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue 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 AM05 BJM, 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 AM05 BJM registered?

AM05 BJM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is AM05 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 BJM 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.

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