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BT61 TFO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,055 mi
Last recorded82,055 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 TFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 82,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,214 miles

Advise front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Advise slight exhaust leak from manifold area.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner edge (Recommend brake check with wheels removed) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Advise front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Advise slight exhaust leak from manifold area.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner edge (Recommend brake check with wheels removed) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,361 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 69,361 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,548 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 67,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,546 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,044 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,815 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,810 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,144 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,498 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 TFO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TFO, 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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BT61 TFO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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