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BG12 LLV

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LLV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 82,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 74,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,411 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 67,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 56,724 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipe's due to covers

Fail 11 Oct 2021 56,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipe's due to covers

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 54,688 miles

Emissions not tested oil level high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 47,580 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to obtain reading

Fail 3 May 2019 47,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to obtain reading

Fail 10 Jul 2018 43,188 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 42,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 35,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,788 miles

no revs but clean exhaust

park brake near minimum limit (17%)

Pass 11 May 2015 22,099 miles

Oil leak

eml showing fault

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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BG12 LLV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG12 LLV, 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 BG12 LLV registered?

BG12 LLV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is BG12 LLV safe to buy?

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