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BN62 YDF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 YDF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Tight to operate but achieved 18% on efficiency (1.1.6 (d))

Unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,649 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 77,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,160 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 39,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 39,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,858 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,929 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a seat belt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YDF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN62 YDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN62 YDF registered?

BN62 YDF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BN62 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 YDF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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