2020 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · DY20 VHJ
2020 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 79,394 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY20 VHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 79,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY20 VHJ 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 2020 Kia Rio (DY20 VHJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DY20 VHJ Mileage History
- 26/03/202434,714 mi
- 31/03/202557,965 mi+23,251 mi
- 31/03/202557,968 mi+3 mi
- 11/03/202679,394 mi+21,426 mi
- 12/03/202679,394 mi
Average of roughly 22,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (Gen 4 / YB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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