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BL12 NBY

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,334 mi
Last recorded91,334 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 91,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,078 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut fixing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut fixing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,033 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end castle nut locking pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end castle nut locking pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working Pump working. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,016 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread but is still within 25mm at time of the test. (185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,836 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 NBY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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