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BJ12 OVV

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OVV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 59,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,054 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 57,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 57,002 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brakes grinding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch does not clear

Pass 27 Jan 2023 55,011 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,035 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,502 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 50,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,118 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 46,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,827 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 29,192 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 29,192 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 OVV is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVV, 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 BJ12 OVV registered?

BJ12 OVV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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