2020 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · NJ20 GXB
2020 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 27,194 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ20 GXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 27,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ20 GXB 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 (NJ20 GXB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
NJ20 GXB Mileage History
- 23/05/202316,424 mi
- 10/05/202420,247 mi+3,823 mi
- 10/05/202420,247 mi
- 09/05/202523,792 mi+3,545 mi
- 08/05/202627,194 mi+3,402 mi
Average of roughly 3,639 miles per year across 5 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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