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MK21 RBF

2021 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,893 mi
Last recorded40,893 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK21 RBF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 40,893 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 32,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 24,724 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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MK21 RBF is a 2021 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK21 RBF, 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 MK21 RBF registered?

MK21 RBF is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2021.

Is MK21 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK21 RBF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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