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BK12 DNV

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 DNV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 133,054 miles

n/s daytime running lamp not working

Fail 26 Aug 2020 133,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater missing mirror broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner surfaces 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s daytime running lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,122 miles

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

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

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2019 124,092 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,111 miles

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

Offside DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,111 miles

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

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

Offside DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,786 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover has grease around gaiter

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,991 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DNV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNV, 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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BK12 DNV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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