2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LC12 ENR

The 2012 Kia Rio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 October 2025 at 128,108 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a single failure on 29 September 2023 at 115,601 miles, which the DVSA record lists with no defects recorded, implying the car was retested and passed one week later on 6 October 2023 at 115,696 miles. No worsening pattern emerges across the timeline. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,151 miles, typical for a 14-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 111,334 miles in September 2022, 115,696 by October 2023, 119,958 by October 2024, and 128,108 by October 2025. The gap between the September 2023 failure and the October 2023 pass covers only 95 miles, suggesting a swift correction rather than prolonged neglect. The data is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues ever flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the car's age and 128,108 miles. The clean MOT history offers no evidence of binding calipers, worn coil springs, or failing suspension components, but testers only record visible defects at the time of test. Check tyre tread depth and wiper condition as minor consumables, though none were cited as advisories. The absence of recurring faults points to reasonable upkeep by previous owners, with the lone 2023 failure resolved within days. Treat the Rio as mechanically sound on paper, but verify real-world condition through a physical check of brake wear and chassis rust before purchase.