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BF12 NZZ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NZZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,459 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,775 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 63,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,745 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,040 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 NZZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF12 NZZ, 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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What year was BF12 NZZ registered?

BF12 NZZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BF12 NZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 NZZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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