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BT12 DJD

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 DJD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 105,435 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 105,435 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 98,807 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 88,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,375 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drl inoperative

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,253 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,232 miles

Nearside Front daytime running bulb inop

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,462 miles

Nearside Front worn on legal limit & bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly & out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly & out of shape

Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,462 miles

Nearside Front worn on legal limit & bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly & out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly & out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,443 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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BT12 DJD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 BT12 DJD, 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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BT12 DJD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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