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EF17 AHU

2017 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,468 mi
Last recorded81,468 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 AHU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,468 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged on corner

Offside Front head light slightly damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2024 65,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 14,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 14,421 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 12,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 9,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear wiper blade has part of rubber missing

Pass 12 May 2020

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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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EF17 AHU is a 2017 Kia Rio in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF17 AHU, 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

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What year was EF17 AHU registered?

EF17 AHU is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is EF17 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 AHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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