2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · PK12 TNF
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 114,860 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK12 TNF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 114,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK12 TNF 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 (PK12 TNF) between April 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PK12 TNF Mileage History
- 23/04/201523,180 mi
- 20/06/201637,014 mi+13,834 mi
- 02/06/201751,214 mi+14,200 mi
- 05/06/201865,307 mi+14,093 mi
- 04/03/201972,257 mi+6,950 mi
- 24/02/202081,147 mi+8,890 mi
- 22/02/202186,855 mi+5,708 mi
- 01/03/202295,440 mi+8,585 mi
- 01/03/202295,440 mi
- 16/02/2023101,800 mi+6,360 mi
- 26/02/2024107,074 mi+5,274 mi
- 26/02/2024107,074 mi
- 25/02/2025111,807 mi+4,733 mi
- 25/02/2025111,810 mi+3 mi
- 11/02/2026114,860 mi+3,050 mi
Average of roughly 8,484 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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