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DF21 ENL

2021 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,312 mi
Last recorded37,312 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF21 ENL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 37,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,217 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides Slight Play on Inner Tie Rod ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,135 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 32,134 miles

Offside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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DF21 ENL is a 2021 Kia Rio in Grey with a 998cc 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 DF21 ENL, 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 DF21 ENL?

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What year was DF21 ENL registered?

DF21 ENL is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2021.

Is DF21 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF21 ENL 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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