2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SW12 ACU
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 53,413 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,413 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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SW12 ACU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2022
- 53,413 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW12 ACU Mileage History
- 19/07/202253,413 mi
- 21/07/202253,413 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (SW12 ACU) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2022 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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