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C17 HSS

2017 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,650 mi
Last recorded86,650 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 HSS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,890 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 80,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,787 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,443 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 61,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 39,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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 HSS is a 2017 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 HSS, 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 C17 HSS registered?

C17 HSS is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is C17 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 HSS 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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