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EF17 VTY

2017 Kia Rio

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,917 mi
Last recorded48,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 VTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,917 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 48,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 44,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,808 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 38,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 11,751 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 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 VTY is a 2017 Kia Rio in White with a 998cc 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 EF17 VTY, 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 EF17 VTY registered?

EF17 VTY is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is EF17 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 VTY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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