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BK12 XUY

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,476 mi
Last recorded135,476 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XUY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 135,476 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 135,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,384 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 132,384 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,577 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 124,663 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 28 May 2021 113,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 103,867 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 103,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,835 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 27 Apr 2018 79,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,946 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,993 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 XUY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

BK12 XUY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BK12 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 XUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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