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2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · FY12 CVT

FY12 CVT

2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 138,008 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
KIA RIO
Year / Origin
2012 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,008 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1396cc
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FY12 CVT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
  • 138,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FY12 CVT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 05:02
MOT Analysis

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 (FY12 CVT) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FY12 CVT Mileage History

  1. 24/02/2023107,321 mi
  2. 23/02/2024114,192 mi+6,871 mi
  3. 24/02/2024114,199 mi+7 mi
  4. 25/02/2025127,851 mi+13,652 mi
  5. 24/03/2026138,008 mi+10,157 mi

Average of roughly 9,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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