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BF05 CRV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,015 mi
Last recorded91,015 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CRV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,015 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,856 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,908 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,901 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,707 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 37,491 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 29,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,557 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 22,465 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 20,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

childseat fitted to N/S/R unable to test seatbelt

Fail 19 May 2009 20,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childseat fitted to N/S/R unable to test seatbelt

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

child seats fitted to N/S/R & O/S/R unable to test seatbelts

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 CRV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF05 CRV, 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 CRV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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