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BF12 UUX

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,804 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 97,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,152 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 69,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Large cut in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre out of shape

Fail 31 Jul 2017 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Large cut in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2016 43,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 43,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 30,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 30,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,943 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 UUX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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