2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · PJ12 LZX
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2012. Recorded mileage 108,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1248cc
PJ12 LZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2025
- 108,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PJ12 LZX Mileage History
- 03/12/202186,566 mi
- 29/11/202294,774 mi+8,208 mi
- 17/11/2023103,216 mi+8,442 mi
- 23/11/2023103,240 mi+24 mi
- 19/05/2025108,800 mi+5,560 mi
Average of roughly 6,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ12 LZX 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 (PJ12 LZX) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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