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BY59 JAN

2017 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,291 mi
Last recorded8,291 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY59 JAN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 8,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 7,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 5,750 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side wall damaged 205/45/17

tpms light reset

Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 3,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Aug 2022 3,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 3,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 2,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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BY59 JAN is a 2017 Kia Rio in White 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 BY59 JAN, 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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What year was BY59 JAN registered?

BY59 JAN is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is BY59 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY59 JAN 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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