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SM70 RHO

2020 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,047 mi
Last recorded42,047 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio24,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM70 RHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 38,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 35,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,173 miles

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

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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SM70 RHO is a 2020 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,645 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 SM70 RHO, 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 6 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 SM70 RHO registered?

SM70 RHO is a 2020 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 December 2020.

Is SM70 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM70 RHO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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