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YH71 EKY

2021 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH71 EKY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,746 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 84,746 miles

Front Daytime running lamp not working both the n/s and o/s bulbs were blown (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended had glass inside the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,901 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges and side walls are perished

o/s front tyre low on tread and worn on the inner edge

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Feb 2024 47,950 miles

n/s rear outer side light not working

n/s rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheel has slight curb damage

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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YH71 EKY is a 2021 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,197cc 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 YH71 EKY, 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

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What year was YH71 EKY registered?

YH71 EKY is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2021.

Is YH71 EKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH71 EKY 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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