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BT61 CZJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,181 mi
Last recorded63,181 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 63,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,141 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,901 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 42,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 33,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,548 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,299 miles

alter headlight switch an re-check headlight aim

Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,270 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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BT61 CZJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc 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 BT61 CZJ, 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 BT61 CZJ registered?

BT61 CZJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is BT61 CZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 CZJ 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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