2012 KIA RIO — £2,500 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 16 April 2026 | Preston
£2,500
73,883 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
90/100
Good
vs Market Average
-60%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
90
/100
This 2012 KIA RIO is listed at £2,500 by KIRKHAM PART EXCHANGE CENTRE LTD in Preston. It has 73,883 miles on the clock. At 60% below the market average of £6,278, this looks competitively priced based on 6 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,283/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2012
Make
KIA
Model
RIO
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
73,883 miles
Engine
1.4L
Seats
5
CO2
128 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£73.75/mo
Power
107 BHP
Torque
137 lbs/ft
Top Speed
114 mph
0-60 mph
11.1s
Cylinders
4
Gears
6
Combined MPG
51.4 mpg
Urban MPG
39.2 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
62.8 mpg
Length
4045mm
Width
1720mm
Height
1455mm
Wheelbase
2570mm
All Features & Equipment (103)
Top speed114 mph0 to 6011.1 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)137Engine power (BHP)107Extra Urban (mpg)62.8Urban (mpg)39.2Combined (mpg)51.4Cylinders - bore (mm)77TransmissionManualNumber of gears6Cylinder layoutInlineCylinders - stroke (mm)75CC1,396Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)128Standard Euro emissionsEuro 5Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliant12V Power Socket3 x Passenger Assist Grips4-Speaker System60-40 Split Folding 2nd Row SeatsAir ConditioningAll-Round Height Adjustable HeadrestsBluetooth with Music StreamingCentre Cabin LightCentre Console CupholdersCoat Hooks - RearDash Illumination Dimmer Switch - RheostatDay and Night Rear-View MirrorDrivers Seat Height AdjusterEnhanced Sound System - ArkamysFaux Leather Door Centre TrimFront Centre Console Sliding ArmrestFront Seatback PocketsFront and Rear Door Map Pockets with Bottle HolderGlovebox - CooledGlovebox with IlluminationInside Handle Over RideLeather Trimmed Gear ShiftLeather Trimmed Steering WheelLuggage Area LightLuggage Compartment - Load CoverRDS Radio with CD and MP3Soft-Touch Dashboard InsertSteering Wheel Mounted Audio ControlsTilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel AdjustmentUSB and AUX Ports16in Alloy WheelsBlack Bezel HeadlightsBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door MirrorsBody Coloured Exterior Door HandlesElectric Windows - Front and RearElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Auto Up-Down FunctionElectrically Adjustable and Heated Door MirrorsElectrically Folding Door MirrorsHeated Rear WindowIntegrated Indicator Lights LED in Door MirrorsLocking Wheel NutsRadiator Grille - Black Mesh with Chrome SurroundTinted GlassTyre Repair KitABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAirbags - CurtainAirbags - DriverAirbags - PassengerAirbags - SideAlarm SystemBAS - Brake Assist SystemChild Safety Rear Door LocksEBD - Electronic Brakeforce DistributionESC - Electronic Stability ControlEmergency Stop Signalling - ESSEngine ImmobiliserExternal Temperature DisplayFront Passenger Airbag Cut Off SwitchGear Shift IndicatorHill-Start Assist Control - HACISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers and Anchor FixingsImpact Sensing Auto Door UnlockingRemote Central Locking with Tailgate and Folding KeySeatbelt Reminder WarningSide Impact Protection SystemSpeed Sensing Auto Door LockingTachometerTrip ComputerVSM - Vehicle Stability ManagementHeight1455mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4045mmWheelbase2570mmWidth1720mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Fuel tank capacity43 litresGross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkg
Below MarketListed at £2,500 vs market average of £6,278 (-60%)
Market Low
£3,990
Market Average
£6,278
Market High
£13,000
Comparables
6 listings
Based on 6 comparable KIA RIO listings.
Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,843/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£220/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,283/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £7,740 (£-5,240)
Mileage-predicted: £6,108 (£-3,608)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,063/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,283/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,503/yr
Based on 51 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
90
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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