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BA03 PEN

2017 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,296 mi
Last recorded45,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 PEN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 45,296 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 45,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 21,006 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2023 10,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 8,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 7,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 6,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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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BA03 PEN is a 2017 Kia Rio in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA03 PEN, 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 BA03 PEN registered?

BA03 PEN is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BA03 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA03 PEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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