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EJ70 JZT

2020 Kia Rio 3 MHEV

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,938 mi
Last recorded36,938 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio 3 MHEV25,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ70 JZT
MakeKia
ModelRio 3 MHEV
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 36,938 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 36,938 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 25,105 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 14,640 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 14,640 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Rio 3 MHEV?

Based on 2,565 MOT tests across 1,240 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
1,240
On UK Roads
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EJ70 JZT is a 2020 Kia Rio 3 MHEV in Blue with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Kia Rio 3 MHEV models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 25,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was EJ70 JZT registered?

EJ70 JZT is a 2020 Kia Rio 3 MHEV, first registered on 31 December 2020.

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