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YH71 MLF

2021 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,971 mi
Last recorded27,971 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH71 MLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 27,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 27,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,330 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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YH71 MLF is a 2021 Kia Rio in Grey 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 YH71 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

YH71 MLF is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2021.

Is YH71 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH71 MLF 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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