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RK21 UBW

2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,199 mi
Last recorded31,199 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV22,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK21 UBW
MakeKia
ModelRio 3 MHEV
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 31,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 31,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + deep cuts borderline / cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 25,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 18,455 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio 3 MHEV?

Based on 2,565 MOT tests across 1,240 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
1,240
On UK Roads
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RK21 UBW is a 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV in Grey with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 22,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was RK21 UBW registered?

RK21 UBW is a 2021 Kia Rio 3 MHEV, first registered on 23 April 2021.

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