2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · KY71 NPU
2021 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 49,593 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KY71 NPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 49,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KY71 NPU Mileage History
- 18/09/202430,368 mi
- 30/09/202542,519 mi+12,151 mi
- 30/09/202542,519 mi
- 13/07/202649,593 mi+7,074 mi
Average of roughly 10,590 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KY71 NPU 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 (KY71 NPU) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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 (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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