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MRZ 878

2023 Kia Rio

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,962 mi
Last recorded44,962 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Kia Rio20,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 878
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,962 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 44,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,349 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 81,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,898 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 75,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% nearside rear has the lowest effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 69,571 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 60,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 60,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,903 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear Wiper Blade Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly and deteoreating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly and deteoreating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear Wiper Blade Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly and deteoreating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly and deteoreating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 48,357 miles

Central Rear No access to center rear seat belt due to car seat cover fitted

Nearside Rear Inner NSR inner side light on tail gate inop

Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,480 miles

Central rear seat belt unable to check

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper split at ends but still clearing screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,864 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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MRZ 878 is a 2023 Kia Rio in Blue. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2023 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 20,115 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 MRZ 878, 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 3 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 MRZ 878 registered?

MRZ 878 is a 2023 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2023.

Is MRZ 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 878 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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