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BJ12 OVB

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,446 mi
Last recorded120,446 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,446 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,220 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 117,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,036 miles

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

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

low handbrake efficiency o/s/r

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,679 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 110,679 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,513 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,236 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,413 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,745 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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BJ12 OVB is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol 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 BJ12 OVB, 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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BJ12 OVB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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