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AK71 SXX

2021 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,103 mi
Last recorded40,103 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK71 SXX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 40,103 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 40,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 27,088 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 SXX is a 2021 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

AK71 SXX is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2021.

Is AK71 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK71 SXX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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