2021 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · GV70 TTK
2021 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 51,386 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV70 TTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 51,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV70 TTK 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 2021 Kia Rio (GV70 TTK) between January 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
GV70 TTK Mileage History
- 09/01/202530,149 mi
- 10/01/202530,153 mi+4 mi
- 07/10/202540,175 mi+10,022 mi
- 06/10/202651,386 mi+11,211 mi
- 06/10/202651,386 mi
Average of roughly 12,213 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: Average
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