2020 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SW20 BVM
2020 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 49,132 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW20 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 49,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW20 BVM Mileage History
- 25/07/202428,292 mi
- 25/07/202428,292 mi
- 08/07/202538,806 mi+10,514 mi
- 21/07/202649,126 mi+10,320 mi
- 21/07/202649,132 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 10,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW20 BVM 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 (SW20 BVM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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