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AM65 AYA

2017 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,139 mi
Last recorded128,139 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM65 AYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 128,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outa sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 128,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outa sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 108,876 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 108,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,692 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 100,442 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 66,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020

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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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AM65 AYA is a 2017 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM65 AYA, 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 AM65 AYA registered?

AM65 AYA is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is AM65 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM65 AYA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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