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AO17 LGJ

2017 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,653 mi
Last recorded87,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 LGJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 87,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 75,144 miles

Exhaust system insecure downpipe mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 27 Mar 2024 60,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,205 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 51,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,823 miles

Coolant leak Radiator showing signs of leaking ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 39,822 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator showing signs of leaking ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,573 miles

windscreen chipped

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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AO17 LGJ is a 2017 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel 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 AO17 LGJ, 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 AO17 LGJ registered?

AO17 LGJ is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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