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BG12 VAX

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VAX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,316 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated and cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated and cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,832 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 74,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge had cut/bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front osf washer jet not hitting windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,843 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper & tail gate damaged/dented

Fail 15 Aug 2022 70,843 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper & tail gate damaged/dented

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 65,288 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,961 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 54,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,443 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and offside front ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,993 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 VAX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG12 VAX, 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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BG12 VAX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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