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C17 ARA

2017 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,788 mi
Last recorded40,788 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 ARA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 35,755 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 26,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 24,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 23,366 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 23,366 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 20,671 miles

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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C17 ARA is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C17 ARA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C17 ARA?

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What year was C17 ARA registered?

C17 ARA is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is C17 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 ARA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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