2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · VX12 AMV
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 98,123 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX12 AMV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 98,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX12 AMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (VX12 AMV) between April 2015 and July 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VX12 AMV Mileage History
- 22/04/201513,317 mi
- 01/04/201616,898 mi+3,581 mi
- 22/04/201724,067 mi+7,169 mi
- 07/04/201829,066 mi+4,999 mi
- 07/04/201829,066 mi
- 05/04/201933,888 mi+4,822 mi
- 05/04/201933,888 mi
- 03/10/202039,810 mi+5,922 mi
- 16/10/202143,365 mi+3,555 mi
- 14/10/202246,609 mi+3,244 mi
- 01/08/202350,668 mi+4,059 mi
- 30/07/202479,435 mi+28,767 mi
- 30/07/202598,123 mi+18,688 mi
Average of roughly 8,256 miles per year across 13 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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