2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SA62 PCZ
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 32,084 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA62 PCZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 32,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 PCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (SA62 PCZ) between September 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.
SA62 PCZ Mileage History
- 15/09/20153,000 mi
- 30/06/20163,862 mi+862 mi
- 08/07/20163,875 mi+13 mi
- 07/08/20174,392 mi+517 mi
- 03/08/20186,777 mi+2,385 mi
- 23/01/20209,696 mi+2,919 mi
- 20/01/202111,145 mi+1,449 mi
- 21/01/202213,137 mi+1,992 mi
- 16/01/202319,248 mi+6,111 mi
- 03/01/202425,001 mi+5,753 mi
- 15/01/202529,921 mi+4,920 mi
- 16/01/202632,084 mi+2,163 mi
Average of roughly 2,813 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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