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BF62 BTY

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,691 mi
Last recorded42,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 40,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm friction material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 40,846 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm friction material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 40,841 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Clutch biting

Engine abnormally noisey

Pass 11 Jan 2020 34,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 34,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 27 Dec 2018 24,436 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 14,948 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,098 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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BF62 BTY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF62 BTY, 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 BF62 BTY registered?

BF62 BTY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 BTY safe to buy?

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