2017 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SM17 OBS
2017 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 37,360 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM17 OBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 37,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM17 OBS 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 (SM17 OBS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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 (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
SM17 OBS Mileage History
- 20/10/202226,299 mi
- 18/10/202329,699 mi+3,400 mi
- 15/10/202433,701 mi+4,002 mi
- 14/10/202537,360 mi+3,659 mi
- 14/10/202537,360 mi
Average of roughly 3,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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