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T100 BOW

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,695 mi
Last recorded74,695 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT100 BOW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,695 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,807 miles

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

fronts suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,090 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 73,085 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,525 miles

both rear brake back plates corroding

front subframe corroding

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,422 miles

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

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,165 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 29,165 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T100 BOW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T100 BOW, 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 T100 BOW registered?

T100 BOW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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