2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · EU12 MYR
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 147,125 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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.
EU12 MYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 147,125 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.
EU12 MYR 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 (EU12 MYR) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EU12 MYR Mileage History
- 12/08/2022119,352 mi
- 28/07/2023132,979 mi+13,627 mi
- 28/07/2023132,979 mi
- 13/08/2024147,125 mi+14,146 mi
- 13/08/2024147,125 mi
Average of roughly 13,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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