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CU21 UZM

2021 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,929 mi
Last recorded21,929 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU21 UZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 21,929 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 21,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 16,377 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 9,123 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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CU21 UZM is a 2021 Kia Rio in Grey 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 CU21 UZM, 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 CU21 UZM registered?

CU21 UZM is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2021.

Is CU21 UZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU21 UZM 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.

Does CU21 UZM have outstanding finance?

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