2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · NL21 ONG
2021 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 33,565 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL21 ONG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 33,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL21 ONG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Rio (NL21 ONG) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
NL21 ONG Mileage History
- 12/03/20248,007 mi
- 03/03/202520,251 mi+12,244 mi
- 03/03/202633,565 mi+13,314 mi
Average of roughly 12,944 miles per year across 3 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: Excellent
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