2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · DV12 ABU
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 98,987 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,987 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DV12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 98,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV12 ABU 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 (DV12 ABU) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DV12 ABU Mileage History
- 08/09/202383,029 mi
- 20/09/202383,157 mi+128 mi
- 19/09/202486,179 mi+3,022 mi
- 17/09/202593,291 mi+7,112 mi
- 11/09/202698,987 mi+5,696 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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