KIA RIO BF12WVJ has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA RIO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 84,428 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 18:17.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BF12WVJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST APRIL 202784,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sill And Door Damaged
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED1ST APRIL 202684,422 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Obviously Incorrectly Positioned (4.5.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Likely To Become Detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Rear Reflector Likely To Become Detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Fanbelt Loose / Jumping
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202510TH FEBRUARY 202667,585 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 202421ST MARCH 202563,243 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Worn/corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Front Sub Frame And Both Suspension Arms
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Worn Inner Face
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Suspension Arm Bottom Ball Joint Dust Covers Slightly Worn/perished
  7. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Offside Rear Coil Spring
FAILED15TH MARCH 202463,243 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Worn/corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
  8. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Front Sub Frame And Both Suspension Arms
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Worn Inner Face
  10. ADVISORY - Both Front Suspension Arm Bottom Ball Joint Dust Covers Slightly Worn/perished
  11. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Offside Rear Coil Spring
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202321ST MARCH 202458,627 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Chip In Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 202358,625 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Chip In Windscreen
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brakes Slightly Binding
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH MARCH 202221ST MARCH 202355,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brakes Slightly Binding
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Chip In Windscreen
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Running Lamp Not Working
PASSED15TH MARCH 202121ST MARCH 202252,085 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 202021ST MARCH 202149,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Engine Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Small Chip In Windscreen
FAILED2ND MARCH 202049,780 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Engine Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Small Chip In Windscreen
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH MARCH 201921ST MARCH 202048,335 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 201821ST MARCH 201947,009 MI
PASSED9TH MARCH 201721ST MARCH 201844,684 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED9TH MARCH 201621ST MARCH 201738,725 MI
FAILED9TH MARCH 201638,725 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED12TH MARCH 201521ST MARCH 201625,043 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Low On Tread 3/3/3mm
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Low On Tread 4/4/4mm
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BF12WVJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

BF12WVJ MOT Comments

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BF12WVJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 84,428 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,031 miles

BF12WVJ FAQs

This Kia Rio with registration BF12WVJ was manufactured on Wednesday 21st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 84,428 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 6,031 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Kia Rio beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BF12WVJ has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Rio has had 42 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 11 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Rio is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BF12WVJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 BF12WVJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BF12WVJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 BF12WVJ does have Tax. Read more

When does BF12WVJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BF12WVJ will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BF12WVJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BF12WVJ will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. Read more

When did BF12WVJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BF12WVJ was on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 18:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BF12WVJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BF12WVJ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BF12WVJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BF12WVJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BF12WVJ?

BF12WVJ is registered as a 2012 Kia Rio. Read more

How many miles has BF12WVJ done?

The odometer reading for BF12WVJ at the last MOT in April 2026 was 84,428 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,031 miles per year. Read more

How old is BF12WVJ?

The vehicle BF12WVJ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 21st March 2012. Read more

What colour is BF12WVJ?

The official colour of BF12WVJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BF12WVJ have?

BF12WVJ has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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