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AR18 LOW

2021 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,741 mi
Last recorded28,741 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR18 LOW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 28,741 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 24,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 21,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AR18 LOW 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR18 LOW, 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 AR18 LOW registered?

AR18 LOW is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 February 2021.

Is AR18 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR18 LOW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR18 LOW have outstanding finance?

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