2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LP21 HNV
2021 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 54,444 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP21 HNV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 54,444 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.
LP21 HNV 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 (LP21 HNV) between October 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LP21 HNV Mileage History
- 29/10/202439,067 mi
- 29/10/202439,067 mi
- 30/01/202654,444 mi+15,377 mi
- 30/01/202654,444 mi
Average of roughly 12,261 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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