2012 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · YS12 BKL
2012 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 62,886 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS12 BKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 62,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS12 BKL 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 (YS12 BKL) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YS12 BKL Mileage History
- 09/01/202359,111 mi
- 24/01/202359,176 mi+65 mi
- 18/01/202460,122 mi+946 mi
- 18/02/202561,541 mi+1,419 mi
- 11/02/202662,886 mi+1,345 mi
Average of roughly 1,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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