2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · RJ12 NWY

This 2012 Kia Rio presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 24 October 2025 at 116,679 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test six days prior on 18 October 2025, the record lists no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a minor administrative error or a rapid rectification of a trivial fault. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 8,334 miles per year. A notable increase in usage occurred between April 2023 and August 2024, where the odometer rose from 89,652 to 111,275 miles. This period of higher intensity use is followed by a slower accumulation of 5,404 miles over the subsequent 14 months leading up to the October 2025 test. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a fourteen year old vehicle. The record shows no mentions of corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc deterioration, which are common failure points for this model. This suggests either a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very lenient testing regime. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the chassis and sills for surface rust, as the MOT history does not explicitly flag structural integrity issues. Given the mileage has now exceeded 116,000, checking the condition of the coil springs and the smoothness of the gearbox is advisable to ensure no mechanical wear has been overlooked by the testers.