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EF17 ZMZ

2017 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,169 mi
Last recorded95,169 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 ZMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,169 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 95,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed extreme amount of smoke test failed multiple times (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 87,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 74,939 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 57,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item moved from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 38,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item moved from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber split and blade brocken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2021 28,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,944 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative switch tell tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

camera fitted to central part of windscreen

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 5 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 ZMZ is a 2017 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

EF17 ZMZ is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 June 2017.

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