2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · EK62 UJO
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 111,704 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EK62 UJO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2020
- 111,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK62 UJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (EK62 UJO) between September 2015 and September 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
EK62 UJO Mileage History
- 24/09/201540,560 mi
- 31/08/201658,021 mi+17,461 mi
- 30/08/201773,426 mi+15,405 mi
- 27/09/201890,876 mi+17,450 mi
- 27/09/201890,876 mi
- 02/10/2019105,823 mi+14,947 mi
- 03/10/2019105,859 mi+36 mi
- 30/09/2020111,704 mi+5,845 mi
Average of roughly 14,177 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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