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BL12 HHU

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,232 mi
Last recorded67,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HHU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,970 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 62,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,426 miles

Rear wiper blade unservicable

Fail 14 Jul 2021 54,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,668 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 52,668 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,527 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,664 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 42,664 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,498 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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BL12 HHU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL12 HHU, 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 BL12 HHU registered?

BL12 HHU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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