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BL12 HJN

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,430 mi
Last recorded99,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,430 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,422 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,108 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 83,304 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,706 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 76,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,979 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,566 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,342 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 34,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear pads appear low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,849 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 HJN is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL12 HJN, 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 BL12 HJN registered?

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

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