2021 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · RK71 SRV
2021 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 14 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 38,800 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK71 SRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 38,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK71 SRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Niro (RK71 SRV) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RK71 SRV Mileage History
- 03/10/202421,369 mi
- 03/10/202421,369 mi
- 10/10/202529,983 mi+8,614 mi
- 08/10/202638,800 mi+8,817 mi
- 08/10/202638,800 mi
Average of roughly 8,662 miles per year across 5 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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