2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · GL12 DJJ
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 128,012 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 DJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 128,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 DJJ 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 (GL12 DJJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
GL12 DJJ Mileage History
- 07/10/2022108,617 mi
- 27/09/2023114,667 mi+6,050 mi
- 03/10/2024122,888 mi+8,221 mi
- 19/09/2025128,010 mi+5,122 mi
- 19/09/2025128,012 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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