How much is a 2021 Kia RioPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Kia RioPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €15,995, based on 7 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Kia Rio depreciate per year?

A Kia Rio loses roughly 11.7% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Kia Rio from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Kia RioPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Kia RioPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Kia Rio2021

Petrol

€16,600ROI listing median

17 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€16k – €17k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

all active now

Updated 10h ago · all · Low confidence

Listing price range

Est. trade-in

Avg mileage

60k km

typical 48k km

Days listed

17d

avg on market · demand 61/100

AI Market Summary

Solid petrol engine and low maintenance costs make this a sensible compact buy for Irish commuters and city drivers.
Median mileage sits well below expected range — verify odometer history and service records; unconfirmed mileage data weakens confidence in actual condition.
Infotainment freezes are common; check touchscreen responsiveness in-car and confirm dealer can apply latest software update before purchase.
Inspect front brake pads closely and ask for recent brake service history — premature wear is documented on this generation.
NI import saves €1,961 before VRT applies on top; factor full registration cost into any cross-border comparison.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

83 bhp

84 PS

Torque

121 Nm

89 lb·ft

0–62 mph

12.5s

107 mph top

Engine

1.2L

1200 cc

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

58.8 mpg

Urban

47.1 mpg

Extra urban

68.9 mpg

NOx

11 mg/km

Import levy: €55

Fuel tank

45L

Dimensions

Length

4.07m

4065 mm

Width

1.73m

Height

1.46m

Wheelbase

2.58m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★☆☆

Adult 85% · Child 84%

Insurance

Group 7E

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Kia Rio 2021

Reliability

4/5

The 2021 Kia Rio petrol is a reliable, well-built budget city car with strong warranty coverage and a proven 1.2L petrol engine. Ownership is typically trouble-free with low servicing costs, though minor electrical gremlins and trim quality issues occasionally surface. Excellent value for money as a used buy.

Known issues

Infotainment system freezing or touchscreen unresponsiveness, sometimes requiring software update
Premature wear of front brake pads (non-wear indicator issues reported)
Air conditioning compressor failure in isolated cases; clutch cycling issues noted
Rear door latch stiffness or occasional failure to open from inside
Timing chain rattle on cold starts, particularly in first 10 seconds after ignition
Minor oil seepage from rocker cover gasket after 80,000 km+

Good for

Affordable, practical city car with low running costs and cheap servicing
Peppy 1.2L naturally aspirated engine with good fuel economy (45–50 mpg real-world)
Tight turning circle and excellent visibility for urban driving and parking
Robust Kia warranty (7 years/150,000 km) and solid long-term reliability track record

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls2 found

Fuel System2021

Fuel pump connector may overheat due to high electrical resistance, increasing fire risk in extreme conditions

Remedy: Fuel pump wiring harness inspection and replacement of defective connectors

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Airbags2021

Driver and passenger airbag squib contacts may corrode, preventing proper deployment in a crash

Remedy: Airbag control unit and squib connector replacement

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AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

ROI + NI · by value score

2021 KIA RIO 1.0 T GT-LINE MHEV 120BHP

€16,600

-3% vs expected price

128k km · manual · Carlow · 35d

GT-Line

See ad

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