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BF62 YPV

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,998 mi
Last recorded118,998 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit has condensation internally

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

engine oil low on dipstick

Fail 27 Apr 2026 118,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit has condensation internally

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil low on dipstick

Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,196 miles

Nearside Front DRIVING LAMP NOT WORKING

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 114,196 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DRIVING LAMP NOT WORKING

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,512 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 110,512 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,290 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 106,243 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 102,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,403 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,403 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip weak (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 82,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre is cracking in tred

Fail 13 Sep 2018 69,751 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre is cracking in tred

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,512 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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 YPV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

BF62 YPV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is BF62 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 YPV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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