2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · V44 DAD
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 55,518 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V44 DAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 55,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V44 DAD 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 (V44 DAD) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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 (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
V44 DAD Mileage History
- 25/03/202442,696 mi
- 02/04/202442,698 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/202549,395 mi+6,697 mi
- 24/03/202655,515 mi+6,120 mi
- 24/03/202655,518 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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