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AK71 EHW

2021 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,921 mi
Last recorded19,921 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK71 EHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 19,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 17,614 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 17,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 11,372 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AK71 EHW is a 2021 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 23,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK71 EHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 5 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK71 EHW registered?

AK71 EHW is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 November 2021.

Is AK71 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK71 EHW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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