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CU21 VCL

2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,333 mi
Last recorded53,333 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV22,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU21 VCL
MakeKia
ModelRio 3 MHEV
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,847 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 42,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 30,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 30,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Rio 3 MHEV?

Based on 2,565 MOT tests across 1,240 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
1,240
On UK Roads
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CU21 VCL is a 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV in Grey with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 22,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was CU21 VCL registered?

CU21 VCL is a 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV, first registered on 16 April 2021.

Is CU21 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU21 VCL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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