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E21 SLM

2017 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 SLM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 85,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 56,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 40,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 23,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 20,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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E21 SLM is a 2017 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 35,640 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 E21 SLM, 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 9 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E21 SLM registered?

E21 SLM is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is E21 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 SLM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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