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BG55 BHX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,499 mi
Last recorded71,499 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 71,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Lamp partially covered in spray paint. (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,037 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,769 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 50,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,145 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,067 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on surface

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,539 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 39,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,321 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 28,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,657 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 BHX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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