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BA06 LYE

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,343 mi
Last recorded94,343 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA06 LYE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 80,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 47,998 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,364 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 37,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,939 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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BA06 LYE is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BA06 LYE, 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 BA06 LYE registered?

BA06 LYE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BA06 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA06 LYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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