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BF05 CPU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,701 mi
Last recorded45,701 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,701 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,701 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,838 miles

Fuel filter has corrosion

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,837 miles

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

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

Fuel filter has corrosion

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,526 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Engine has noise

Fail 1 Mar 2014 33,526 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Engine has noise

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,942 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 24,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,679 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,103 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 13,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,648 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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BF05 CPU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF05 CPU, 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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BF05 CPU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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