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T8 BMY

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 BMY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 52,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 48,879 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 44,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 40,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 35,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,686 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON VERY INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW ACROSS TREADS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,464 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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T8 BMY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T8 BMY, 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 T8 BMY registered?

T8 BMY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is T8 BMY safe to buy?

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