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BD05 PPZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,382 mi
Last recorded150,382 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 PPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 150,382 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Fail 15 May 2018 150,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 143,873 miles

ECU light on

Fail 19 May 2017 143,864 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

ECU light on

Pass 24 May 2016 137,856 miles

ECU light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 131,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 124,519 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 124,517 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 113,551 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 99,869 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 85,881 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 85,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 72,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 58,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 45,944 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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BD05 PPZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD05 PPZ, 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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BD05 PPZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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