2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · AX12 COA
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 177,860 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
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AX12 COA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2021
- 177,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX12 COA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (AX12 COA) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AX12 COA Mileage History
- 13/12/2021177,859 mi
- 24/12/2021177,860 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 33 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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