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BL12 JRO

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 JRO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 59,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,107 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 42,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 34,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 34,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 22,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,200 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 JRO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

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

Is BL12 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 JRO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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