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EK17 VMD

2017 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 VMD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,250 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,453 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 61,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,653 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EK17 VMD is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red 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 EK17 VMD, 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 EK17 VMD registered?

EK17 VMD is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is EK17 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 VMD 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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