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BG12 ZWD

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZWD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 127,742 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 103,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,087 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 ZWD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

BG12 ZWD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is BG12 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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