2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · AU62 TUP
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 81,170 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU62 TUP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 81,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU62 TUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (AU62 TUP) between August 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
AU62 TUP Mileage History
- 27/08/201526,524 mi
- 23/08/201639,563 mi+13,039 mi
- 30/08/201745,529 mi+5,966 mi
- 16/10/201850,204 mi+4,675 mi
- 16/10/201953,030 mi+2,826 mi
- 17/10/201953,030 mi
- 19/10/202056,807 mi+3,777 mi
- 20/10/202056,807 mi
- 03/11/202160,436 mi+3,629 mi
- 02/11/202263,819 mi+3,383 mi
- 01/11/202366,130 mi+2,311 mi
- 01/11/202366,133 mi+3 mi
- 30/10/202469,916 mi+3,783 mi
- 29/10/202574,906 mi+4,990 mi
- 29/10/202574,906 mi
- 21/10/202681,170 mi+6,264 mi
- 22/10/202681,170 mi
Average of roughly 4,899 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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