2021 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · BV71 KWL
2021 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 28,679 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV71 KWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 28,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV71 KWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Rio (BV71 KWL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
BV71 KWL Mileage History
- 19/08/202414,833 mi
- 15/08/202520,593 mi+5,760 mi
- 14/08/202628,679 mi+8,086 mi
- 14/08/202628,679 mi
Average of roughly 6,973 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (Gen 4 / YB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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