2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SV12 BKA
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 59,268 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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SV12 BKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2024
- 59,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV12 BKA 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 (SV12 BKA) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes running to rear from ABS Valve block (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone , Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SV12 BKA Mileage History
- 16/02/202247,560 mi
- 17/02/202354,483 mi+6,923 mi
- 23/02/202354,638 mi+155 mi
- 20/02/202459,268 mi+4,630 mi
- 27/02/202459,268 mi
Average of roughly 5,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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