2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SH12 WSL

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean technical record. The most recent MOT on 20 October 2025 at 65,419 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of passing without mechanical faults over the last three years, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 4,673 miles per year. Between 11 October 2023 and 20 October 2025, the vehicle covered only 4,513 miles. This low usage rate indicates the car has likely served as a secondary vehicle or has been used for short, local trips. There are no erratic mileage jumps or signs of clocking in the provided data. The absence of any recorded advisories regarding corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear is unusual for a fourteen year old vehicle. While the MOT history is clean, the low mileage suggests a risk of components degrading due to inactivity rather than wear. A buyer should specifically check for perishing rubber seals, tyre flat-spots, and potential brake caliper seizing or disc corrosion caused by long periods of standing. The record shows two instances where the car failed immediately before passing on the same day, specifically on 17 October 2024 and 20 October 2025. Since no defects were listed for these failures, they likely relate to administrative errors or minor issues resolved instantly on-site. A physical inspection should focus on fluid levels and battery health to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from neglect during its periods of low activity.