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BF12 WVJ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,428 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sill and door damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2026 84,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

FANBELT LOOSE / JUMPING

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,243 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bottom ball joint dust covers slightly worn/perished

offside front brake disc slightly worn inner face

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion on front sub frame and both suspension arms

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Fail 15 Mar 2024 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bottom ball joint dust covers slightly worn/perished

offside front brake disc slightly worn inner face

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion on front sub frame and both suspension arms

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,627 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2023 58,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

chip in windscreen

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,250 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres slightly perished

chip in windscreen

offside front running lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,782 miles

slight engine oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight engine oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,725 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 38,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,043 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread 3/3/3mm

offside rear tyre low on tread 4/4/4mm

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 WVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

BF12 WVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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