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BL12 HJK

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,142 mi
Last recorded106,142 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 106,142 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,166 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 89,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,822 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 81,797 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,079 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 44,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,271 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,742 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 HJK is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL12 HJK, 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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BL12 HJK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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