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BJ62 VWT

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,688 mi
Last recorded150,688 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VWT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,562 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked loaded

engine misfire on idle

Fail 20 Nov 2023 142,561 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked loaded

clutch poor

engine misfire on idle

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,473 miles

Central Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 135,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size: 195/55 R15 85V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 12v21w bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 12v55w bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up. (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,510 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,628 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 69,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,630 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE ON 3MM WEARING THIN OUTER EDGE

Fail 9 Dec 2015 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIZE 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front TYRE ON 3MM WEARING THIN OUTER EDGE

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 VWT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

BJ62 VWT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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