2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · MF12 MXT
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 130,775 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,775 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.
MF12 MXT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 130,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF12 MXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (MF12 MXT) between April 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
MF12 MXT Mileage History
- 18/04/201529,496 mi
- 01/04/201755,834 mi+26,338 mi
- 01/04/201755,834 mi
- 03/04/201870,562 mi+14,728 mi
- 03/04/201870,562 mi
- 23/07/201983,890 mi+13,328 mi
- 13/07/2021100,272 mi+16,382 mi
- 14/07/2022109,073 mi+8,801 mi
- 14/07/2022109,073 mi
- 11/05/2023114,954 mi+5,881 mi
- 11/05/2023114,954 mi
- 01/05/2024124,085 mi+9,131 mi
- 02/05/2024124,086 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/2025128,960 mi+4,874 mi
- 15/04/2026130,775 mi+1,815 mi
Average of roughly 9,214 miles per year across 15 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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