2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SW61 KHO
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 108,782 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 KHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 108,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW61 KHO Mileage History
- 04/10/202293,461 mi
- 04/10/202293,461 mi
- 09/10/202398,493 mi+5,032 mi
- 02/10/2024103,106 mi+4,613 mi
- 04/09/2025108,782 mi+5,676 mi
Average of roughly 5,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 KHO 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 (SW61 KHO) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top & bottom boots (5.3”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top & bottom boots (5.”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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