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DT66 LGJ

2017 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT66 LGJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 63,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 63,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn irregular (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 55,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn out of shape - 205/45 r17 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/45 r17 88v (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 24,764 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 24,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 18,683 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 13,500 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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DT66 LGJ is a 2017 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DT66 LGJ, 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 DT66 LGJ registered?

DT66 LGJ is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is DT66 LGJ safe to buy?

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