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CJ17 BYP

2017 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,388 mi
Last recorded51,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 BYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Washer Jet Weak

Fail 16 Jun 2026 51,387 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Washer Jet Weak

Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,829 miles

Rear No rear washer.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade's end split.

Fail 11 Jun 2024 44,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear No rear washer.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade's end split.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,746 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 40,746 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 34,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both- OSR tyre worn to legal limit on edge - NSR worn close to limit - Both tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 26,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,800 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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CJ17 BYP is a 2017 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CJ17 BYP, 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 CJ17 BYP registered?

CJ17 BYP is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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