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BV12 BFK

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,309 mi
Last recorded146,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 BFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 146,309 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,516 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and mounts and spring mounts have surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,075 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 128,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

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

Rear Wiper split

Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,029 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

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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BV12 BFK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV12 BFK, 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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BV12 BFK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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