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BA14 LES

2017 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,074 mi
Last recorded64,074 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA14 LES
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,074 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 64,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,951 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 55,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/ signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 47,414 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/ signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 33,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 24,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 24,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BA14 LES is a 2017 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA14 LES, 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 BA14 LES registered?

BA14 LES is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 January 2017.

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