2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · GU12 NWS
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 140,840 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU12 NWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 140,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GU12 NWS Mileage History
- 22/03/2023112,945 mi
- 08/03/2024127,054 mi+14,109 mi
- 08/03/2024127,054 mi
- 18/03/2025135,187 mi+8,133 mi
- 07/04/2026140,840 mi+5,653 mi
Average of roughly 9,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU12 NWS 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 (GU12 NWS) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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