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DE17 TMU

2017 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,592 mi
Last recorded77,592 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 TMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,592 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 13 Mar 2025 70,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear bumper damaged

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 TMU is a 2017 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMU, 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 TMU?

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What year was DE17 TMU registered?

DE17 TMU is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is DE17 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 TMU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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