2017 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · GV17 DWA
2017 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 69,807 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV17 DWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 69,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV17 DWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Kia Rio (GV17 DWA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GV17 DWA Mileage History
- 14/09/202357,736 mi
- 12/09/202462,268 mi+4,532 mi
- 15/09/202565,664 mi+3,396 mi
- 19/09/202669,807 mi+4,143 mi
- 19/09/202669,807 mi
Average of roughly 4,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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