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BJ62 VWR

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,344 mi
Last recorded97,344 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VWR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,344 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil light on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

185/65r15

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

oil light on

parking brake poor condition

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

tyres under inflated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,498 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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BJ62 VWR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWR, 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 BJ62 VWR registered?

BJ62 VWR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 VWR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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