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CU17 OHC

2017 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 OHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 79,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight perishing/cracking no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 74,072 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective flexi bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight perishing/cracking no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded / uneven worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,450 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,972 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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CU17 OHC is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU17 OHC, 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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CU17 OHC is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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