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BT12 UOO

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,537 mi
Last recorded97,537 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UOO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 97,537 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 97,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 77,759 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 77,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,062 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,112 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 UOO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

BT12 UOO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 UOO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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