2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · WL62 JCZ
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 78,875 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL62 JCZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 78,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL62 JCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (WL62 JCZ) between October 2015 and April 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WL62 JCZ Mileage History
- 07/10/201526,781 mi
- 08/10/201526,781 mi
- 10/10/201633,925 mi+7,144 mi
- 11/10/201633,925 mi
- 18/01/201842,958 mi+9,033 mi
- 23/01/201843,018 mi+60 mi
- 15/01/201948,880 mi+5,862 mi
- 23/01/202053,907 mi+5,027 mi
- 30/01/202053,907 mi
- 20/01/202158,819 mi+4,912 mi
- 07/02/202264,103 mi+5,284 mi
- 09/02/202264,130 mi+27 mi
- 16/03/202367,488 mi+3,358 mi
- 17/03/202367,490 mi+2 mi
- 05/04/202470,698 mi+3,208 mi
- 05/04/202470,699 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/202578,874 mi+8,175 mi
- 01/04/202578,875 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,493 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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