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BY55 HEL

2019 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,194 mi
Last recorded39,194 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2019 Kia Rio27,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY55 HEL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2019
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 39,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 35,658 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 35,658 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,587 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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BY55 HEL is a 2019 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 27,112 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 BY55 HEL, 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 7 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BY55 HEL registered?

BY55 HEL is a 2019 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 April 2019.

Is BY55 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY55 HEL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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