2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · FM12 CEA

The 2012 Kia Rio presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 18 June 2025 at 95,954 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recent history. The vehicle cleared the June 2025 test with no defects recorded, though it had failed the prior test on 31 May 2025 at 95,937 miles where the DVSA entry listed no specific defects, indicating a possible administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or structural concerns appear across the available record. Mileage progression shows light, consistent use for a fourteen-year-old car. The odometer read 70,707 miles at the February 2022 test, rose to 78,539 by June 2023, then 83,369 in June 2024, and reached 95,954 by June 2025. That equates to roughly 6,800 miles per year, with no sudden accumulation or prolonged standing gaps between tests. The sparse but clean record suggests routine annual testing without flagged wear on consumables or major assemblies. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the car's age and the unexplained May 2025 failure with no listed defect. The absence of advisories across five tests implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet MOT cleanliness at this mileage does not confirm component condition. Verify the May 2025 failure reason through DVSA paperwork before purchase, as the missing defect data leaves a minor gap in the vehicle's verified history.