2021 KIA RIO 1.0L Petrol · YT21 KCJ
2021 KIA RIO (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 29,317 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT21 KCJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 29,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT21 KCJ 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 (YT21 KCJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YT21 KCJ Mileage History
- 03/02/202417,446 mi
- 17/02/202523,627 mi+6,181 mi
- 18/02/202629,316 mi+5,689 mi
- 18/02/202629,317 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,811 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (Gen 4 / YB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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