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BN12 UEA

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UEA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,788 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,467 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 89,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,493 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,913 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,634 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 67,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust Corroded

Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 55,826 miles

2x Rear Tyres inner walls cracked various

Tray Fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2017 55,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,359 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 46,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,829 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 38,703 miles

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.

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 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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