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VE62 BVA

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 BVA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,879 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 87,877 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,621 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 85,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 83,467 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 83,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 39,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 30,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,458 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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VE62 BVA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE62 BVA, 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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VE62 BVA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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