2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · WR62 VCD
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 89,722 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,722 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WR62 VCD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 89,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR62 VCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (WR62 VCD) between December 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
WR62 VCD Mileage History
- 04/12/201520,857 mi
- 22/11/201626,005 mi+5,148 mi
- 30/11/201729,650 mi+3,645 mi
- 12/11/201833,708 mi+4,058 mi
- 14/11/201833,737 mi+29 mi
- 27/04/201935,678 mi+1,941 mi
- 14/05/202042,279 mi+6,601 mi
- 10/05/202154,138 mi+11,859 mi
- 29/04/202270,203 mi+16,065 mi
- 05/06/202374,457 mi+4,254 mi
- 05/06/202374,463 mi+6 mi
- 29/08/202475,769 mi+1,306 mi
- 29/08/202475,769 mi
- 26/08/202580,452 mi+4,683 mi
- 29/08/202580,452 mi
- 18/08/202689,722 mi+9,270 mi
Average of roughly 6,433 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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