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BW17 LEJ

2017 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,579 mi
Last recorded123,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 LEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 123,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 110,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 97,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,296 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low approx. 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 48,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at test. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low approx. 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at test. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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BW17 LEJ is a 2017 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW17 LEJ, 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 BW17 LEJ registered?

BW17 LEJ is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is BW17 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 LEJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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