2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LV62 VSM
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 53,770 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV62 VSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 53,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV62 VSM 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 (LV62 VSM) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LV62 VSM Mileage History
- 23/12/202249,197 mi
- 27/12/202351,096 mi+1,899 mi
- 28/12/202452,459 mi+1,363 mi
- 22/12/202553,769 mi+1,310 mi
- 22/12/202553,770 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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