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BF12 WRE

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,050 mi
Last recorded55,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WRE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 55,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 49,734 miles

hand brake efficency just met

Fail 10 Jan 2025 49,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake efficency just met

Pass 5 Jan 2024 39,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid low

Fail 5 Jan 2024 39,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid low

Pass 23 Dec 2022 30,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,138 miles

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

Offside hand brake will require attention in near future

Pass 21 Dec 2020 19,800 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 17,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 14,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 11,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 8,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 6,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 3,742 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 WRE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF12 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

BF12 WRE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BF12 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WRE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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