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BF12 WSX

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,016 mi
Last recorded110,016 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WSX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light insecure

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 109,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 102,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 101,943 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,943 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 101,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 96,755 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,369 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 81,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,858 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,713 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 WSX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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