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BV17 FWM

2017 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,518 mi
Last recorded90,518 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 FWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 90,518 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 90,420 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to too much oil showing on dip stick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner an outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed close to fail (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 82,704 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to too much oil showing on dip stick (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 69,034 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,674 miles

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 FWM is a 2017 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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