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BF05 HXW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,334 mi
Last recorded66,334 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,334 miles

Offside Rear sill weakend by corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,302 miles

child seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Fail 4 Feb 2016 61,302 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,561 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,468 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,766 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,353 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,032 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 HXW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXW, 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 BF05 HXW registered?

BF05 HXW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 HXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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