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BJ62 CWK

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,462 mi
Last recorded93,462 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 CWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,574 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 80,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,903 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 73,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damage

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 61,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

gear oil leak.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 56,076 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

gear oil leak.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened has some play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 48,226 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened has some play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,331 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 30,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,691 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 22,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BJ62 CWK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 BJ62 CWK, 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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BJ62 CWK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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