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BT12 FNR

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,445 mi
Last recorded127,445 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FNR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 127,445 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 127,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,492 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 115,487 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,347 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 91,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,482 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,482 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has slight misshape

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 FNR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FNR, 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 BT12 FNR registered?

BT12 FNR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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