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AP61 BBN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 BBN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 93,288 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 85,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

advisory nearside rear brake are over heated

Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advisory nearside rear brake are over heated

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,522 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,873 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,780 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 37,780 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,570 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX ON 3MM

Nearside Front Inner TYRE INNER SIDE - VARIOUS SMALL CUTS - NO CORDS EXSPOSED

Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and a piece of metal

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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AP61 BBN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP61 BBN, 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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AP61 BBN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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