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BF62 NHJ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 NHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 45,951 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 39,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,242 miles

general corrosion to underside and some suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,690 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 23,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,072 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 NHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF62 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

BF62 NHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is BF62 NHJ safe to buy?

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