Official DVLA Record
Outstanding Recall

2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · YB12 BTF

YB12 BTF

2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 91,499 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
KIA RIO
Year / Origin
2012 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05/01/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (21/02/2021)
Recorded Mileage
91,499 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/01/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21/02/2021
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
1120cc

YB12 BTF Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2021
  • 91,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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YB12 BTF Mileage History

  1. 15/05/201518,516 mi
  2. 14/05/201631,973 mi+13,457 mi
  3. 22/04/201748,779 mi+16,806 mi
  4. 22/04/201748,779 mi
  5. 01/06/201863,563 mi+14,784 mi
  6. 01/06/201863,563 mi
  7. 30/05/201967,996 mi+4,433 mi
  8. 31/05/201967,996 mi
  9. 06/01/202191,499 mi+23,503 mi

Average of roughly 12,922 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

YB12 BTF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (YB12 BTF) between May 2015 and January 2021.

The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.

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