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BF12 BZH

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 BZH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 86,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,591 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 68,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

front fog lights not working

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc inner surface

Fail 1 Feb 2024 67,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire missing between fuel tank and exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective movement

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

front fog lights not working

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc inner surface

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,100 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 63,077 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in subframe (marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded (at flanges)

Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,924 miles

Coolant leak

handbrake 16 % minimun

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,903 miles

underbody components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,903 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underbody components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs very badly pitted/corroded[requires attention] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,602 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 46,602 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 38,823 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 38,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 32,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 24,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,528 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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BF12 BZH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF12 BZH, 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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BF12 BZH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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