2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · YT12 OCV
2012 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 40,584 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT12 OCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 40,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT12 OCV 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 (YT12 OCV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YT12 OCV Mileage History
- 13/08/202436,830 mi
- 14/08/202436,838 mi+8 mi
- 29/07/202538,497 mi+1,659 mi
- 03/08/202640,582 mi+2,085 mi
- 04/08/202640,584 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,902 miles per year across 5 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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