2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SY62 SPX
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 137,034 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/04/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,034 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1248cc
SY62 SPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 137,034 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: Poor
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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SY62 SPX Mileage History
- 16/05/2022123,377 mi
- 16/05/2022123,377 mi
- 25/03/2023126,612 mi+3,235 mi
- 11/04/2023126,612 mi
- 21/05/2024137,034 mi+10,422 mi
Average of roughly 6,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY62 SPX 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 (SY62 SPX) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))”; “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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