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BT12 VPM

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

92,396 mi
Last recorded92,396 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VPM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,396 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 92,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 87,678 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 87,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front slight brake bind

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 80,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep splits & cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front slight brake bind

Offside number plate light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside front ()

Nearside front tyre damaged sidewall & and worn edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 71,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside front ()

Nearside front tyre damaged sidewall & and worn edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,292 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods ()

Offside Front Wiper slightly smearing the windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2021 63,229 miles

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

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

Coolant level below minimum

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods ()

Offside Front Wiper slightly smearing the windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,520 miles

osr tyre nail in edge of tread

Fail 29 Jul 2020 56,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall bold on edges and outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

osr tyre nail in edge of tread

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,752 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear in both sides ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 50,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215 fitted - all others are 205 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear in both sides ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,747 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2019 49,104 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle bushes warn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,315 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205/45ZR17W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45ZR17W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205/45ZR17W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,916 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 27,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VPM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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

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