2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SP62 VNS
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,885 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP62 VNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 98,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP62 VNS 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 (SP62 VNS) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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 (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of rear exhaust silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”.
SP62 VNS Mileage History
- 22/08/202385,978 mi
- 26/08/202492,277 mi+6,299 mi
- 01/08/202596,682 mi+4,405 mi
- 31/07/202698,885 mi+2,203 mi
- 31/07/202698,885 mi
Average of roughly 4,389 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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