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BF05 FYZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,272 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,271 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,175 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,175 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 52,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 38,246 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,601 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 FYZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF05 FYZ, 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 BF05 FYZ registered?

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

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