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DE17 CYZ

2017 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,399 mi
Last recorded50,399 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 CYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,399 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 38,477 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 38,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 30,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 30,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,588 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 21,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,131 miles

NEARSIDE ROAD WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Fail 1 Oct 2020 16,131 miles

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

NEARSIDE ROAD WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

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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DE17 CYZ is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE17 CYZ, 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 DE17 CYZ?

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What year was DE17 CYZ registered?

DE17 CYZ is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is DE17 CYZ safe to buy?

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