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BG12 OVP

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OVP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,876 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 93,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,681 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inside tread

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,261 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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BG12 OVP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BG12 OVP, 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 BG12 OVP registered?

BG12 OVP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is BG12 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 OVP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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