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BF62 SNZ

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,547 mi
Last recorded126,547 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 126,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 109,630 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,260 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 102,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,599 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,582 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm. 195/55/16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm. 195/55/16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,724 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Stickers In Windscreen Removed And Placed On Passenger Seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm. 195/55/16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm. 195/55/16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,160 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,160 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,443 miles

Nearside wiper blade small split

Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,443 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade small split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,640 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 SNZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 BF62 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

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

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