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SO12 BBN

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,546 mi
Last recorded55,546 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 BBN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 44,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,389 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,756 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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SO12 BBN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO12 BBN, 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 SO12 BBN registered?

SO12 BBN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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