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BK12 AUR

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AUR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 92,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,815 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 89,659 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tailgate not opening

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,854 miles

offside daytime light inop. bulb replaced

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 80,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,927 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bottom ball joint boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower arm bottom ball joint boot leaking grease

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Feb 2019 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bottom ball joint boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower arm bottom ball joint boot leaking grease

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 50,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,410 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,593 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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BK12 AUR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK12 AUR, 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 BK12 AUR registered?

BK12 AUR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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