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BV17 FVK

2017 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,542 mi
Last recorded37,542 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 FVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 37,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 30,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 26,485 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 22,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 18,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 18,084 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 17,408 miles

Nearside 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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BV17 FVK is a 2017 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV17 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV17 FVK registered?

BV17 FVK is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 FVK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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