How much is a 2017 Kia RioPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2017 Kia RioPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €12,892, based on 4 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2017 Kia Rio depreciate per year?

A Kia Rio loses roughly 11.7% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2017 Kia Rio from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2017 Kia RioPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2017 Kia RioPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Petrol · 13 Diesel · 6 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.0L · 4 1.2L · 9

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Market Intelligence

Kia Rio2017

Petrol · 1.0L

30 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€12k – €14k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

NI active now

Updated 9h ago · NI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€12,892

private sale ~€10,871 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€8,093 – €9,827

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

119k km

typical 117k km

Days listed

30d

avg on market · demand 55/100

AI Market Summary

Proven city car: nippy engine, tight steering, low running costs. Excellent for Irish town driving and tight parking.
Well-priced relative to segment; 6.6% annual uptick suggests steady demand. Check comparable Toyota Yaris and Hyundai i20 before committing.
Automatic gearbox hesitation below 20 km/h is common fault—test drive slowly through car park. AC compressor fails 60k–80k km; budget €600–€1,200 replacement.
Engine pinging on cheap fuel and carbon buildup post-80k km: use premium unleaded and request full service history before purchase.
Before buying, inspect AC operation cold and hot, listen for automatic transmission shudder from standstill, confirm NCT status and next date due.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

99 bhp

101 PS

Torque

171 Nm

126 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.3s

115 mph top

Engine

1.0L

1000 cc

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

62.8 mpg

Urban

54.3 mpg

Extra urban

68.9 mpg

NOx

12 mg/km

Import levy: €60

Fuel tank

45L

Dimensions

Length

4.07m

4065 mm

Width

1.73m

Height

1.46m

Wheelbase

2.58m

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 8E

Warranty

7 years

100,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Kia Rio 2017

Reliability

4/5

The 2017 Kia Rio petrol is a dependable city car with a solid reliability record and Kia's 7-year warranty legacy providing peace of mind. Ownership costs are low and parts availability is good, making it excellent value for budget-conscious buyers. The petrol engine is robust but watch for early transmission wear on higher-mileage examples.

Known issues

Automatic transmission (6-speed AT) can develop hesitation or shuddering during low-speed manoeuvres, particularly below 20 km/h
Engine knocking or pinging on lower-octane fuel; some owners report carbon build-up on direct injection valves after 80,000+ km
Air conditioning compressor failures reported around 60,000–80,000 km; can be expensive to replace
Door lock actuators failure, especially on driver's side; locks become intermittently unresponsive
Steering column creaking and rattling, particularly over bumps
Power window regulators can fail prematurely, leaving windows stuck

Good for

Fuel economy: genuine 4.8–5.5 L/100 km in mixed driving with the 1.25L petrol engine
City driving and tight parking; small footprint and light steering
Low insurance groups and affordable servicing costs
Practical interior space for a supermini; surprising boot capacity of 292 litres

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls2 found

Fuel System2018

Fuel pump may intermittently fail, potentially causing engine stalling while driving

Remedy: Fuel pump replaced

18/V/038

Brakes2016

Brake fluid may leak from master cylinder due to corrosion; braking performance could be affected

Remedy: Master cylinder inspected and replaced if necessary; brake fluid top-up

15/V/213

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

2017 Kia Rio 1.0 T Gdi 3 5Dr Video Review •

£8,671→€12,192imported

+21% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

Low km

82k km · manual · Belfast · 36d

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