2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · EX21 XJT
2021 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 25,019 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX21 XJT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 25,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX21 XJT 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 (EX21 XJT) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EX21 XJT Mileage History
- 26/02/202413,334 mi
- 21/02/202519,331 mi+5,997 mi
- 01/03/202519,436 mi+105 mi
- 19/02/202625,019 mi+5,583 mi
Average of roughly 5,896 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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