2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · AY62 YAX
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 83,848 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY62 YAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 83,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AY62 YAX Mileage History
- 12/09/202263,431 mi
- 20/09/202369,809 mi+6,378 mi
- 21/09/202369,821 mi+12 mi
- 20/09/202475,981 mi+6,160 mi
- 08/09/202583,848 mi+7,867 mi
Average of roughly 6,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY62 YAX 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 (AY62 YAX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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