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FG17 DXR

2017 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 DXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2026 68,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 38,392 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 26,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,465 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 20,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,838 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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FG17 DXR is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red 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 FG17 DXR, 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

How do I check the history of FG17 DXR?

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What year was FG17 DXR registered?

FG17 DXR is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is FG17 DXR safe to buy?

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Does FG17 DXR have outstanding finance?

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