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BK62 TDO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 TDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre N/R ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cups in axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn low, worn on inner edge, cracking and cuts on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 86,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper blades are poor

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre N/R ()

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cups in axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn low, worn on inner edge, cracking and cuts on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,899 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 69,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BK62 TDO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BK62 TDO, 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 BK62 TDO registered?

BK62 TDO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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