2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · GF12 VPD
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 149,048 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF12 VPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 149,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF12 VPD 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 (GF12 VPD) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GF12 VPD Mileage History
- 27/03/2023142,749 mi
- 23/03/2024145,550 mi+2,801 mi
- 28/03/2024145,599 mi+49 mi
- 22/03/2025147,378 mi+1,779 mi
- 20/03/2026149,048 mi+1,670 mi
Average of roughly 2,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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