MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front axle corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated various (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front axle corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated various (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front axle corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Front inner brake pads beginning to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine Oil Low
Exhaust Corroded
Front Service brake binding but not excessively 2x Wheels slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear low (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2x (0.1 (b))
Subframe corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Front inner brake pads beginning to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine Oil Low
Exhaust Corroded
Front Service brake binding but not excessively 2x Wheels slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear low (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2x (0.1 (b))
Subframe corroded
Coil Springs lightly corroded
Engine Oil below max
Exhaust Hangers corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre treads lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2x (0.1 (b))
Subframe corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Upper mounting/bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil Springs lightly corroded
Engine Oil below max
Exhaust Hangers corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes close to failure limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre treads lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2x (0.1 (b))
Subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded in places
Various Engine covers/Trays Fitted
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4x beginning to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded in places
Various Engine covers/Trays Fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust Corroded
Tray Fitted
2x Rear Tyres inner walls cracked various
Tray Fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2x Rear Tyres inner walls cracked various
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tray Fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front end of vehicle has been repaired
front brake binding both and discs worn (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front end of vehicle has been repaired
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 UEA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 UEA, 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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BN12 UEA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 July 2012.
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