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BL61 NGG

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,782 mi
Last recorded60,782 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 NGG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,782 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,823 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,859 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 55,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,278 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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BL61 NGG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel 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 BL61 NGG, 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 BL61 NGG registered?

BL61 NGG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 NGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 NGG 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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