2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LS12 YWA
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 46,829 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
LS12 YWA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
- 46,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS12 YWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (LS12 YWA) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LS12 YWA Mileage History
- 02/03/202239,543 mi
- 02/03/202239,543 mi
- 27/03/202343,598 mi+4,055 mi
- 11/11/202446,829 mi+3,231 mi
Average of roughly 2,701 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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