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EX17 HWE

2017 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX17 HWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 111,034 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,235 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 83,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,756 miles

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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EX17 HWE is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX17 HWE, 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 EX17 HWE registered?

EX17 HWE is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is EX17 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX17 HWE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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