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AJ12 KTJ

2017 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KTJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 108,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2026 108,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,306 miles

tpms light on

Fail 28 Mar 2025 94,306 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 26 Apr 2024 81,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light is on

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 36,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Fail 23 Apr 2021 36,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 24 Apr 2020 27,990 miles

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

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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AJ12 KTJ is a 2017 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 35,640 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 AJ12 KTJ, 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 9 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ12 KTJ registered?

AJ12 KTJ is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 January 2017.

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