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BV12 WXM

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,210 mi
Last recorded51,210 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 51,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 45,454 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 45,453 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 31,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 23,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 15,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 11,850 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 9,570 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,351 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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BV12 WXM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV12 WXM?

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What year was BV12 WXM registered?

BV12 WXM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BV12 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 WXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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