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EF21 KNN

2021 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,326 mi
Last recorded38,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF21 KNN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 38,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 32,943 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 32,943 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 25,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

engine bay covers and under body trays

o/s of radiator ot in mountains rad not loose slight damage to bumper crash bar

slight damage ton/s door mirror

Fail 21 Jun 2024 25,025 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crash bar has fractured welds and bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror has protruding sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front radiator insecure

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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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EF21 KNN is a 2021 Kia Rio in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF21 KNN, 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.

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What year was EF21 KNN registered?

EF21 KNN is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2021.

Is EF21 KNN safe to buy?

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