2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · YY21 UBE
2021 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 29,221 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY21 UBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 29,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY21 UBE 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 (YY21 UBE) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
YY21 UBE Mileage History
- 10/05/202419,890 mi
- 08/05/202524,356 mi+4,466 mi
- 08/05/202524,356 mi
- 29/04/202629,221 mi+4,865 mi
Average of roughly 4,741 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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