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BD05 WBZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 89,997 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 54,759 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,429 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,101 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 WBZ 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 93.8%.

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 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 BD05 WBZ, 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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What year was BD05 WBZ registered?

BD05 WBZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is BD05 WBZ safe to buy?

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