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2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · FT12 JSX

FT12 JSX

2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04/05/2012. Recorded mileage 143,504 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.

Make & Model
KIA RIO
Year / Origin
2012 · Lincoln
MOT Status
Valid until 03/12/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
143,504 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/12/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1396cc

FT12 JSX Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
  • 143,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FT12 JSX Mileage History

  1. 27/04/201539,986 mi
  2. 27/04/201539,986 mi
  3. 22/04/201652,171 mi+12,185 mi
  4. 22/04/201652,171 mi
  5. 05/04/201764,492 mi+12,321 mi
  6. 27/04/201876,546 mi+12,054 mi
  7. 27/04/201990,183 mi+13,637 mi
  8. 27/04/201990,183 mi
  9. 17/08/2020104,330 mi+14,147 mi
  10. 05/08/2021111,837 mi+7,507 mi
  11. 16/08/2021112,233 mi+396 mi
  12. 05/08/2022122,320 mi+10,087 mi
  13. 08/08/2023127,822 mi+5,502 mi
  14. 28/11/2023127,973 mi+151 mi
  15. 20/11/2024136,178 mi+8,205 mi
  16. 25/11/2024136,179 mi+1 mi
  17. 04/12/2025143,504 mi+7,325 mi

Average of roughly 9,760 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

FT12 JSX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Sept 2026, 11:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (FT12 JSX) between April 2015 and December 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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