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BN62 XOW

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,468 mi
Last recorded57,468 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XOW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,160 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 52,354 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 45,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2018 38,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,232 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,232 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,074 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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BN62 XOW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BN62 XOW, 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 BN62 XOW registered?

BN62 XOW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BN62 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 XOW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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