2019 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · DV69 WRG
2019 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2019. Recorded mileage 42,749 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2019
- Engine
- 998cc
DV69 WRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 42,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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DV69 WRG Mileage History
- 13/10/20226,868 mi
- 20/04/20237,281 mi+413 mi
- 17/04/202419,173 mi+11,892 mi
- 16/04/202532,879 mi+13,706 mi
- 13/04/202642,749 mi+9,870 mi
Average of roughly 10,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV69 WRG 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 2019 Kia Rio (DV69 WRG) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
This is a sensible used buy with a reassuring MOT record and low-for-age mileage. The only caution is the noted front brake wear at the most recent test, which is a routine consumable rather than a structural concern.
With five consecutive MOT passes and no defects beyond a brake pad advisory, this Rio is a lower-risk purchase than many of its age, but you should still confirm a full service history to validate the low mileage and check that scheduled cambelt or chain intervals (if applicable to this 998cc unit) have been observed. Use the front brake advisory from the April 2026 test as a negotiation point — budget around £120–£200 for pads and possibly discs if worn. As a December 2019 first registration, it is a late-'69 plate, so confirm the exact specification matches the seller's description.
The 998cc three-cylinder petrol is one of the cheaper Rio variants to run, with strong real-world economy typically in the high 40s to low 50s mpg and a small insurance group suited to new or budget-conscious drivers. Road tax for a Euro 6 DG petrol of this size is modest, usually in the lowest bands for a post-2017 car. Allowing for fuel, tax, insurance, and routine maintenance such as the noted brake wear, expect annual running costs in the region of £900–£1,100.
The only recorded MOT issue is front brake pad wear noted at the 2026-04-13 test (42,749 miles), so physically inspect the front brakes for pad thickness and any disc lip or scoring, and ask whether they have been replaced since. Otherwise, the history shows clean passes in 2022 (6,868 miles), 2023 (7,281 miles), 2024 (19,173 miles), and 2025 (32,879 miles), so check general bodywork on the grey paint for parking marks and verify tyre condition as a consumable not flagged in the advisories. Given the long gaps between early mileage accrual, confirm the car was not unused for extended periods which can affect seals and battery health.
The 2019 KIA RIO (DV69WRG) has passed every MOT since first registered in December 2019, with no failures and only one minor advisory for thin front brake pads at 42,749 miles in April 2026. Mileage is low for a six-and-a-half-year-old car, having covered just 42,749 miles by the latest test. The 1.0-litre petrol Euro 6 engine is economical and the grey hatchback presents as a well-kept example.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the KIA RIO to benchmark this example against its peers.
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