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SY70 LSE

2020 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,794 mi
Last recorded62,794 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio24,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY70 LSE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,794 miles

Exhaust sysem deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,555 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 49,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat spot on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 35,427 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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SY70 LSE is a 2020 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SY70 LSE, 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.

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What year was SY70 LSE registered?

SY70 LSE is a 2020 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2020.

Is SY70 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY70 LSE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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