2012 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · SV12 DFA
2012 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 116,052 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- 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 DFA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 116,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV12 DFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (SV12 DFA) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
SV12 DFA Mileage History
- 16/03/202299,043 mi
- 16/03/2023105,969 mi+6,926 mi
- 16/04/2024111,903 mi+5,934 mi
- 04/04/2025116,052 mi+4,149 mi
Average of roughly 5,571 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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