2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · AV12 FHE
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 93,567 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,567 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
AV12 FHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 93,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: 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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AV12 FHE Mileage History
- 31/05/202470,447 mi
- 03/06/202470,450 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/202581,198 mi+10,748 mi
- 22/05/202581,308 mi+110 mi
- 27/05/202693,567 mi+12,259 mi
Average of roughly 11,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV12 FHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (AV12 FHE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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