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AJ66 VLL

2017 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,728 mi
Last recorded49,728 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 VLL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirements.

Pass 22 Jan 2025 45,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle appears to have been sprayed with oily substance underneath.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 40,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 40,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,065 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 34,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,942 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 20,679 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

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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AJ66 VLL is a 2017 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ66 VLL, 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.

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What year was AJ66 VLL registered?

AJ66 VLL is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 February 2017.

Is AJ66 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 VLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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