2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SH12 WSJ
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 87,017 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 WSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 87,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 WSJ 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 (SH12 WSJ) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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 (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear/front sections at bulkhead and centre sections at floor (1.1.11 (c))”; “Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at offside/rear fixing bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SH12 WSJ Mileage History
- 01/05/202473,675 mi
- 19/05/202580,520 mi+6,845 mi
- 21/05/202686,882 mi+6,362 mi
- 01/07/202686,951 mi+69 mi
- 06/07/202687,017 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 6,120 miles per year across 5 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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