2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SL62 GXK
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,157 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SL62 GXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 98,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL62 GXK 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 (SL62 GXK) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions unable to be completed car failed to reach RPM needed for test. suspected blocked catalytic converter (8.2.1.2”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
SL62 GXK Mileage History
- 31/08/202271,316 mi
- 09/09/202376,555 mi+5,239 mi
- 31/08/202480,523 mi+3,968 mi
- 14/10/202598,156 mi+17,633 mi
- 02/02/202698,157 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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