2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LG12 VFS
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 130,284 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG12 VFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 130,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG12 VFS 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 (LG12 VFS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LG12 VFS Mileage History
- 27/10/2022103,744 mi
- 26/10/2023118,470 mi+14,726 mi
- 07/10/2024129,355 mi+10,885 mi
- 23/10/2025130,284 mi+929 mi
- 23/10/2025130,284 mi
Average of roughly 8,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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