2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · HV62 OML
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 120,994 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,994 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.
HV62 OML Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 120,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV62 OML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (HV62 OML) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 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: Steering (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HV62 OML Mileage History
- 20/10/2022118,037 mi
- 23/10/2023120,987 mi+2,950 mi
- 24/10/2023120,994 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,926 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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