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BD55 CBV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,161 mi
Last recorded123,161 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CBV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 105,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,674 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 91,674 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,738 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,031 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 66,254 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,234 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,234 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,349 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,437 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR AND LIPPING

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,184 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 36,166 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,166 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 27,636 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BD55 CBV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD55 CBV, 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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BD55 CBV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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