2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LP61 KGF
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 107,152 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed 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 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP61 KGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 107,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP61 KGF 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 (LP61 KGF) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LP61 KGF Mileage History
- 16/11/202390,465 mi
- 16/11/202390,465 mi
- 13/12/202499,990 mi+9,525 mi
- 07/01/2026107,151 mi+7,161 mi
- 08/01/2026107,152 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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