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BF55 MKO

2005 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,241 mi
Last recorded118,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MKO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,241 miles

front pads wearing low

minor oil leak

rear disc corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,520 miles

both front lower arm front most bush worn

n/s track rod end has play on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,749 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,869 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 85,071 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 62,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,944 miles

rear number plate faded slightly.

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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BF55 MKO is a 2005 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BF55 MKO, 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 BF55 MKO registered?

BF55 MKO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 MKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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