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BD55 KJA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,580 mi
Last recorded42,580 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 KJA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 42,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 42,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,103 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 42,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,355 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 41,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,468 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked from outer wall

Fail 15 Oct 2016 39,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked from outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,585 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 16,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,490 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KJA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 KJA registered?

BD55 KJA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is BD55 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 KJA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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