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YY70 XSR

2021 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,025 mi
Last recorded35,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY70 XSR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 35,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen scratched - Not affecting drivers view

Windscreen wiper blade defective NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 35,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen scratched - Not affecting drivers view

Windscreen wiper blade defective NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 25,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2024 17,178 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2023 9,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YY70 XSR is a 2021 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY70 XSR, 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 YY70 XSR registered?

YY70 XSR is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 January 2021.

Is YY70 XSR safe to buy?

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