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BT12 OWM

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,128 mi
Last recorded61,128 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,128 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,885 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

Fail 16 Aug 2022 52,885 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,458 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box and centre pipe no longer connected (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 35,132 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2015 35,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OWM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT12 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

BT12 OWM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is BT12 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 OWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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