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BL12 KHJ

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,535 mi
Last recorded72,535 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 KHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,485 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,971 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 67,971 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,395 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 52,395 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 47,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,012 miles

Steering component / steering rack knocking when operated side to side - unable to identify location

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Unable to open boot for inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,711 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 KHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

BL12 KHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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