2012 Kia Rio 1.3 2 in Heald Green
Year
2012
Miles
73,330 miles
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
1.2L
Colour
Silver
Number of Doors
3
Number of Seats
5
In the dealer's stock feed on 11 November 2026
About this car
The 2012 Kia Rio 1.3 2 is a silver three-door petrol hatchback with a manual gearbox. The odometer shows 73,330 miles.
Description
Motor44.com Ltd are excited to offer a 2012 KIA RIO for sale, ideal for young drivers looking for a reliable and affordable vehicle with low insurance costs and excellent fuel economy. This silver KIA RIO is a great choice for those seeking a practical and economical car for daily driving. With its 1248cc petrol engine, this vehicle provides a smooth and efficient driving experience. The KIA RIO i...
Vehicle History
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Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What most often fails on a Kia Rio at its MOT
Across 99,483 Kia Rio MOT tests in 2025 (all versions together), these defects turned up most often.
- Position lamp: not working. On 3.4% of Kia Rio tests, 1.4 times the rate for cars of the same age.
- Wipers do not clear the windscreen effectively. On 2.7% of Kia Rio tests, 1.5 times the rate for cars of the same age.
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. On 2.7% of Kia Rio tests, 2.4 times the rate for cars of the same age.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items, not the engine, clutch or gearbox, so this is one measure of how each car holds up rather than a full reliability verdict. These figures describe the model, all its versions together, not this particular car.
From DVSA’s 2025 MOT results. See the full analysis
What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — every figure here is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)Registered 2012, so road tax depends on this car's official CO2 figure, which is not on the advert: £20 a year at 100 g/km or under, rising to £790 over 255 g/km. The CO2 figure is on the V5C: ask the dealer for it, or for the registration to check on GOV.UK. The rates by CO2 are in GOV.UK's vehicle tax band table
- Depends on CO2
- FuelAbout 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre
- £1,200–£1,650
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£140–£240) to a major one (£280–£490) on a Kia, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £100–£500
- MOT test£54.85 maximum in Great Britain — the DVSA cap, and many garages charge less — with the first test on the third anniversary of registration. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra
- up to £54.85
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £1,900–£3,600
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year and fuel filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator. The CO2 figure is not on the advert. Once you have the registration, our free registration check reads the CO2 figure DVLA holds for it, where DVLA holds one.
Questions about this Kia Rio
- Where can I view this 2012 Kia Rio?
- This Kia Rio is located in Heald Green, UK. Contact Motor44.com Ltd directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Kia Rio?
- The asking price is £3,195. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 2012 Kia Rio?
- This Kia Rio has 73,330 miles on the odometer.
- What fuel type is this Kia Rio?
- This Kia Rio runs on petrol.
- Is this Kia Rio automatic or manual?
- This Kia Rio has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Kia Rio MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Kia Rio's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Kia Rio been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Kia Rio?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Kia Rio at £3,195.
- How much does this Kia Rio cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £1,900–£3,600. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) depends on this car's CO2 figure, which is not on the advert — £20 to £790 across the CO2 bands (Registered 2012, so road tax depends on this car's official CO2 figure, which is not on the advert: £20 a year at 100 g/km or under, rising to £790 over 255 g/km. The CO2 figure is on the V5C: ask the dealer for it, or for the registration to check on GOV.UK); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,200–£1,650; servicing £100–£500; MOT test up to £54.85 (the legal maximum — many garages charge less), the test only, not any work it finds. Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Kia Rio?
- Registered 2012, so road tax depends on this car's official CO2 figure, which is not on the advert: £20 a year at 100 g/km or under, rising to £790 over 255 g/km. The CO2 figure is on the V5C: ask the dealer for it, or for the registration to check on GOV.UK. Vehicle tax also does not transfer when you buy a used car — it is cancelled when the seller tells DVLA and refunded to them, so you must tax it before you drive it or declare it SORN.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Kia Rio achieve in the UK?
- About 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,200–£1,650 (UK average pump price, week commencing 26 October 2026 (DESNZ)).
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