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FE17 BMU

2017 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 BMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,330 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2023 64,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 51,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,876 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,768 miles

Front 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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FE17 BMU is a 2017 Kia Rio in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE17 BMU, 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

How do I check the history of FE17 BMU?

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What year was FE17 BMU registered?

FE17 BMU is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is FE17 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 BMU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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