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BV62 PXR

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 PXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 130,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 130,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 127,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel difficult to rotate by hand

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Uneven brake pad wear across rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel difficult to rotate by hand

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,193 miles

Nearside Front fog light not functioning

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

engine oil well over maximum

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,193 miles

Nearside Front fog light not functioning

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

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

engine oil well over maximum

Pass 7 Nov 2019 110,132 miles

engine oil level above maximum

Fail 6 Nov 2019 110,128 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal brake pad wear indicator touching discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level above maximum

Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 99,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on on or close to limit,advise brake inspection A.S.A.P (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on on or close to limit,advise brake inspection A.S.A.P (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,999 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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BV62 PXR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV62 PXR, 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 BV62 PXR registered?

BV62 PXR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is BV62 PXR safe to buy?

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