2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LG12 MKU
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 93,669 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1248cc
LG12 MKU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2020
- 93,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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LG12 MKU Mileage History
- 23/02/201538,754 mi
- 23/02/201653,597 mi+14,843 mi
- 23/02/201653,597 mi
- 16/03/201767,647 mi+14,050 mi
- 16/03/201767,647 mi
- 22/03/201882,930 mi+15,283 mi
- 23/03/201882,930 mi
- 11/03/201988,768 mi+5,838 mi
- 25/02/202093,667 mi+4,899 mi
- 25/02/202093,669 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,972 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
LG12 MKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (LG12 MKU) between February 2015 and February 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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