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BC05 LET

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,690 mi
Last recorded52,690 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 LET
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,988 miles

off side front lower ball joint dust cover greasy

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,437 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 40,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,031 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 33,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 29,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,958 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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BC05 LET is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 BC05 LET, 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 15 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC05 LET registered?

BC05 LET is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is BC05 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 LET shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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