2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · GY12 FRV
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 93,533 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GY12 FRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 93,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY12 FRV 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 (GY12 FRV) between August 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 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 (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
GY12 FRV Mileage History
- 16/08/202277,048 mi
- 17/08/202277,050 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/202382,553 mi+5,503 mi
- 20/09/202490,533 mi+7,980 mi
- 04/02/202593,533 mi+3,000 mi
Average of roughly 6,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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