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BA17 RFY

2020 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,474 mi
Last recorded28,474 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio24,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA17 RFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 28,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 13,988 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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BA17 RFY is a 2020 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,645 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 BA17 RFY, 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 6 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA17 RFY registered?

BA17 RFY is a 2020 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2020.

Is BA17 RFY safe to buy?

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