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AJ55 BZV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,701 mi
Last recorded88,701 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BZV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,370 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 64,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,511 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 55,511 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,822 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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AJ55 BZV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,878 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 AJ55 BZV, 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 21 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 BZV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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