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BT12 OXW

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,398 mi
Last recorded33,398 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 33,398 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 30,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 26,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,222 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,240 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,141 miles

Front number plate bent slightly

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,341 miles

n/s/r light cluster has condensation inside it

Fail 8 Jun 2015 18,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r light cluster has condensation inside it

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 18,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 OXW 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 84.6%.

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 OXW, 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 BT12 OXW registered?

BT12 OXW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is BT12 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 OXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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