2021 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · AF21 XDE
2021 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 23 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 79,547 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF21 XDE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 79,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF21 XDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Niro (AF21 XDE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AF21 XDE Mileage History
- 23/05/202472,261 mi
- 16/05/202575,672 mi+3,411 mi
- 21/05/202679,547 mi+3,875 mi
- 21/05/202679,547 mi
Average of roughly 3,654 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Niro (DE)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Low-speed DCT hesitation and clutch wearModerate
The hybrid system masks it at times, but the 6DCT can still feel jerky or hesitant when creeping, parking or pulling away uphill if the clutch or actuator calibration is off.
- Rear brake corrosion and bindingModerate
Because regenerative braking does much of the work, rear discs and calipers can corrode or stick badly on low-mileage cars, causing MOT advisories and expensive catch-up maintenance.
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