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DY17 ULH

2017 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,142 mi
Last recorded37,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 ULH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 37,142 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 37,142 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 31,859 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 15,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 8,138 miles

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2020 5,997 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 5,997 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 5,013 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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DY17 ULH is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 DY17 ULH, 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 DY17 ULH registered?

DY17 ULH is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is DY17 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY17 ULH 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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