2019 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · YF19 VAU
2019 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2019. Recorded mileage 25,977 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF19 VAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 25,977 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.
YF19 VAU 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 2019 Kia Rio (YF19 VAU) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YF19 VAU Mileage History
- 30/09/202215,892 mi
- 12/09/202319,364 mi+3,472 mi
- 10/09/202422,599 mi+3,235 mi
- 28/04/202525,466 mi+2,867 mi
- 04/04/202625,977 mi+511 mi
Average of roughly 2,874 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: Excellent
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