2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · OY62 BGX
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 79,978 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY62 BGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 79,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY62 BGX 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 (OY62 BGX) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Position lamp not working also day time running lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
OY62 BGX Mileage History
- 23/04/202469,563 mi
- 24/04/202469,565 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/202573,452 mi+3,887 mi
- 24/04/202573,452 mi
- 29/04/202679,978 mi+6,526 mi
Average of roughly 5,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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