MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear bush is cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting on rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear bush is cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear axle is corroded near spring mounting
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Fluid weeping from Nsr flexy pipe union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear bush is cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting on rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear bush is cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear axle is corroded near spring mounting
Front Front tyres on 3mm
Rear Rear backing plates corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Front tyres on 3mm
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear backing plates corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN12 DSE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?
BN12 DSE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is BN12 DSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN12 DSE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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