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EK17 VMV

2017 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,807 mi
Last recorded73,807 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 VMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 73,807 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,568 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 66,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,089 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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EK17 VMV is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VMV, 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 EK17 VMV registered?

EK17 VMV is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EK17 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 VMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK17 VMV have outstanding finance?

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