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BK12 ZXX

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,486 mi
Last recorded10,486 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZXX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 10,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 10,226 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 9,831 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 9,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 9,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 9,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 8,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 6,966 miles

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

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 ZXX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

BK12 ZXX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is BK12 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 ZXX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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