2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · CP12 TRX
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 84,653 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CP12 TRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 84,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CP12 TRX Mileage History
- 19/07/202466,659 mi
- 21/07/202578,017 mi+11,358 mi
- 23/07/202578,067 mi+50 mi
- 25/07/202684,682 mi+6,615 mi
- 27/07/202684,653 mi-29 mi
Average of roughly 8,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CP12 TRX 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 (CP12 TRX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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