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BK12 AUT

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 84,207 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 80,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,392 miles

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

Rear parking brake efficiency just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,479 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 28 Jan 2022 47,475 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,978 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked to tread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 23,088 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 23,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 13,000 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 13,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,641 miles

both front and both rear tyres perished

cuts in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,237 miles

All tyres staring to perish in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cuts in o/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2015 10,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cuts in o/s/f tyre

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 AUT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK12 AUT, 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 AUT registered?

BK12 AUT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BK12 AUT safe to buy?

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