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SV12 BKA

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,268 mi
Last recorded59,268 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 BKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 59,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack end ()

Fail 20 Feb 2024 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes running to rear from ABS Valve block (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack end ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 54,638 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Pipes At Front Join To ABS Block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,051 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight wear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 34,880 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Feb 2019 29,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen less than 10mm in zone A

just passed 16% parking brake efficiency

Pass 8 Feb 2018 23,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear of floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake performance close to 16% pass efficiency

Fail 8 Feb 2018 23,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear of floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake performance close to 16% pass efficiency

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake efficiency close to 16% pass mark

Fail 23 Feb 2017 15,331 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,544 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,011 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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SV12 BKA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV12 BKA, 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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SV12 BKA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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