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BF62 UHW

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,159 mi
Last recorded75,159 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 75,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 67,537 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 67,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 59,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,652 miles

ns washer jet is inop, but os jet clears the screen sufficiently

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 39,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 31,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 20,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 12,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,529 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 UHW is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 UHW registered?

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

Is BF62 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 UHW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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