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BG55 BGK

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BGK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 93,765 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin bush starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14t (tread area ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr nsr ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,354 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc`s slightly worn/corroded

rear disc`s slightly worn/corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,354 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc`s slightly worn/corroded

rear disc`s slightly worn/corroded

rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,143 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear fog lamp slightly obscured by tow ball

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,169 miles

towbar fitted but detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,410 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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BG55 BGK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG55 BGK, 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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BG55 BGK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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