2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · LL61 PLX
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 131,615 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,615 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.
LL61 PLX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 131,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL61 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (LL61 PLX) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
LL61 PLX Mileage History
- 11/02/201530,806 mi
- 11/02/201624,118 mi-6,688 mi
- 11/02/201634,118 mi+10,000 mi
- 09/02/201737,183 mi+3,065 mi
- 07/02/201843,605 mi+6,422 mi
- 05/02/201962,684 mi+19,079 mi
- 09/02/201962,959 mi+275 mi
- 11/02/202074,873 mi+11,914 mi
- 15/02/202182,506 mi+7,633 mi
- 24/01/202289,030 mi+6,524 mi
- 20/01/202394,781 mi+5,751 mi
- 13/02/2024101,525 mi+6,744 mi
- 13/02/2024101,525 mi
- 08/02/2025119,576 mi+18,051 mi
- 26/02/2026131,615 mi+12,039 mi
- 26/02/2026131,615 mi
Average of roughly 9,130 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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