2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · YF12 AYN
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2012. Recorded mileage 101,161 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
YF12 AYN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 101,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Below Average
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YF12 AYN Mileage History
- 15/05/201538,542 mi
- 15/05/201538,542 mi
- 24/05/201644,548 mi+6,006 mi
- 24/05/201644,548 mi
- 26/05/201749,606 mi+5,058 mi
- 29/05/201853,264 mi+3,658 mi
- 28/05/201964,734 mi+11,470 mi
- 28/05/201964,734 mi
- 24/11/202077,953 mi+13,219 mi
- 11/10/202184,233 mi+6,280 mi
- 27/05/202287,408 mi+3,175 mi
- 27/05/202287,408 mi
- 24/05/202391,441 mi+4,033 mi
- 23/05/2024101,161 mi+9,720 mi
Average of roughly 6,939 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
YF12 AYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Rio (YF12 AYN) between May 2015 and May 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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