2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · SM12 UOT
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 86,385 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM12 UOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/02/2026
- 86,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM12 UOT Mileage History
- 03/05/202362,723 mi
- 03/04/202470,935 mi+8,212 mi
- 08/04/202470,937 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/202582,828 mi+11,891 mi
- 16/02/202686,385 mi+3,557 mi
Average of roughly 8,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 UOT 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 (SM12 UOT) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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