2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · PK12 TOU
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 130,876 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- 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.
PK12 TOU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 130,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK12 TOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (PK12 TOU) between July 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PK12 TOU Mileage History
- 10/07/201545,304 mi
- 10/07/201545,304 mi
- 07/07/201658,855 mi+13,551 mi
- 08/07/201771,727 mi+12,872 mi
- 08/07/201771,730 mi+3 mi
- 16/06/201883,325 mi+11,595 mi
- 15/06/201996,904 mi+13,579 mi
- 17/11/2020105,555 mi+8,651 mi
- 25/10/2021105,605 mi+50 mi
- 21/10/2022120,044 mi+14,439 mi
- 21/10/2022120,044 mi
- 31/10/2023124,708 mi+4,664 mi
- 03/01/2026130,876 mi+6,168 mi
Average of roughly 8,160 miles per year across 13 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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