2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SY12 XGU
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 51,858 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SY12 XGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 51,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SY12 XGU Mileage History
- 17/01/202445,970 mi
- 14/01/202549,237 mi+3,267 mi
- 15/01/202549,239 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/202651,855 mi+2,616 mi
- 08/01/202651,858 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY12 XGU 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 (SY12 XGU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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