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BN12 DPX

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DPX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,182 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake heat shields becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,739 miles

both rear brake heat shields corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 92,739 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake heat shields corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,077 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 82,075 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,047 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 77,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge of tread and heavy cracking inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 60,588 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator lens in mirror broken, still working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 43,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 35,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,498 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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BN12 DPX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN12 DPX, 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 BN12 DPX registered?

BN12 DPX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DPX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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