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2020 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · YH20 AEL

YH20 AEL

2020 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 19,738 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
KIA RIO
Year / Origin
2020 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
19,738 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a consistent and stable maintenance profile with no recorded failures or advisories across the available MOT history. The most recent test on 20 March 2026 at 19,738 miles returned a clean pass with no defects noted. This indicates that the vehicle has maintained a high standard of roadworthiness and has not suffered from recurring issues regarding structural integrity, lighting, or braking efficiency. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2020 vehicle, averaging approximately 3,290 miles per year. The records show a steady, incremental increase from 12,523 miles in April 2023 to 19,738 miles in March 2026. This pattern suggests light, predictable usage rather than long periods of stagnation or erratic high-speed motorway transit. The lack of any advisories regarding consumables like tyres or wiper blades across these four years suggests a proactive approach to basic upkeep. While the MOT history is exceptionally clean, the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to specific mechanical concerns. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related degradation that MOT testing might not fully capture, such as perished rubber components in the suspension bushes or dry-rotted tyre sidewalls. Given the low usage, it is also prudent to check for any signs of battery degradation or fluid contamination from infrequent engine operation. The absence of any recorded issues with brake discs, calipers, or exhaust emissions provides confidence in the mechanical state of these systems. However, because the car has covered relatively few miles, a physical inspection should still confirm that the braking system has not suffered from corrosion due to inactivity. Overall, the data reflects a well-maintained vehicle with a very consistent and predictable history.
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YH20 AEL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
  • 19,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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YH20 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 08:57
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Rio (YH20 AEL) between April 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

YH20 AEL Mileage History

  1. 08/04/202312,523 mi
  2. 03/04/202414,789 mi+2,266 mi
  3. 21/03/202517,230 mi+2,441 mi
  4. 20/03/202619,738 mi+2,508 mi

Average of roughly 2,447 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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