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VE62 BVC

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,680 mi
Last recorded140,680 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 BVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,680 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front And Rear Sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 135,441 miles

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

Rear Parking break efficiency just met the requirement, Might need adjustment or repair.

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,952 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring braces both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 124,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Park brake efficiency low

Pass 30 Oct 2021 122,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,550 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 118,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,056 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,976 miles

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

Offside 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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VE62 BVC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE62 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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