2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SA12 RGX
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 94,836 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 RGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 94,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 RGX 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 (SA12 RGX) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 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 (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
SA12 RGX Mileage History
- 08/06/202376,739 mi
- 31/05/202487,166 mi+10,427 mi
- 31/05/202487,166 mi
- 27/05/202594,821 mi+7,655 mi
- 28/05/202594,836 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 9,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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