2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · FG62 DRZ

The 2012 Kia Rio presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a current valid pass. The most recent DVSA test on 3 November 2025 at 152,949 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Oddly, the same date and mileage also show a failed test with no defects listed, a known DVLA administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 all passed cleanly, confirming no outstanding advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the recorded period. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a fourteen year old vehicle. The record shows 127,429 miles in October 2022, rising to 134,989 by November 2023, 144,638 by October 2024, and 152,949 by November 2025. That equates to roughly 8,500 to 10,000 miles per year, below the 10,925 average implied by the odometer. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The clean sheet across five years suggests the previous owner kept basic consumable wear and statutory test requirements in check. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. The MOT history flags no corrosion or structural integrity issues, but a Rio of this age and mileage will likely show fatigue in coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, and subframe mounts not yet at failure threshold. Check brake calipers for sticking and measure disc run-out, as binding calipers escape detection until pad wear turns uneven. Verify the 3 November 2025 fail with no defects was a clerical duplicate before purchase. Given the sparse but clean record, budget for tyres, wiper blades, and a coolant or timing chain assessment at 152,949 miles. The vehicle looks mechanically sound on paper, yet only a ramp inspection confirms the underside matches the test data.