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BF21 ENT

2021 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,883 mi
Last recorded42,883 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF21 ENT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 42,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 36,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 31,905 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 31,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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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BF21 ENT is a 2021 Kia Rio in White with a 1,197cc 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 BF21 ENT, 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

How do I check the history of BF21 ENT?

You can check the full history of BF21 ENT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF21 ENT registered?

BF21 ENT is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2021.

Is BF21 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF21 ENT 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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