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BK12 ZFR

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,220 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,418 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 89,418 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,504 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,661 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,245 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 ZFR 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 ZFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 ZFR registered?

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

Is BK12 ZFR safe to buy?

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