2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · NL70 CHV
2021 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 2021. Recorded mileage 11,233 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL70 CHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 11,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL70 CHV 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 (NL70 CHV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL70 CHV Mileage History
- 20/11/20237,725 mi
- 22/10/202410,189 mi+2,464 mi
- 22/10/202410,189 mi
- 20/11/202511,233 mi+1,044 mi
Average of roughly 1,753 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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