2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · BK12 AUT
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,207 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK12 AUT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 84,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK12 AUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (BK12 AUT) between March 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BK12 AUT Mileage History
- 20/03/201510,141 mi
- 20/03/201510,141 mi
- 07/04/201612,237 mi+2,096 mi
- 11/04/201712,641 mi+404 mi
- 23/01/201813,000 mi+359 mi
- 23/01/201813,000 mi
- 28/01/201923,081 mi+10,081 mi
- 28/01/201923,088 mi+7 mi
- 30/01/202030,978 mi+7,890 mi
- 26/01/202139,789 mi+8,811 mi
- 28/01/202247,475 mi+7,686 mi
- 28/01/202247,479 mi+4 mi
- 19/01/202361,392 mi+13,913 mi
- 03/04/202472,288 mi+10,896 mi
- 28/03/202580,383 mi+8,095 mi
- 31/03/202580,452 mi+69 mi
- 26/01/202684,207 mi+3,755 mi
- 26/01/202684,207 mi
Average of roughly 6,823 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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