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BV62 PXO

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,559 mi
Last recorded163,559 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 PXO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 163,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 163,554 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess LOWER (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 159,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 150,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 150,050 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 145,472 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,554 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S ANS O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 130,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 105,403 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,695 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV62 PXO is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV62 PXO, 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

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What year was BV62 PXO registered?

BV62 PXO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BV62 PXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 PXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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