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BT61 TTZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,538 mi
Last recorded154,538 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 154,538 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Dec 2025 154,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 149,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 141,877 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 141,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 135,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,584 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 115,152 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 107,326 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 107,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 98,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 88 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn close to wear indicator (3.5.1g)

parking brake performance just met minimum requirements of 16%

Fail 4 Jan 2016 70,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 88 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn close to wear indicator (3.5.1g)

parking brake performance just met minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,121 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 52,121 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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BT61 TTZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT61 TTZ, 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 TTZ registered?

BT61 TTZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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