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WG70 VAU

2020 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,896 mi
Last recorded44,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio24,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG70 VAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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WG70 VAU is a 2020 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WG70 VAU, 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 WG70 VAU registered?

WG70 VAU is a 2020 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 December 2020.

Is WG70 VAU safe to buy?

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