2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · LN12 MDF
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 114,493 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN12 MDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 114,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN12 MDF 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 (LN12 MDF) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LN12 MDF Mileage History
- 22/09/202298,728 mi
- 03/10/2023103,049 mi+4,321 mi
- 11/09/2024106,224 mi+3,175 mi
- 02/12/2025114,493 mi+8,269 mi
- 02/12/2025114,493 mi
Average of roughly 4,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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