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BG55 FZK

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 108,898 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension and components corroded all

Fail 27 Feb 2024 107,627 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension and components corroded all

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,333 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,926 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 104,926 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,104 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,981 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2017 73,656 miles

passenger air bag deactivated

Pass 6 May 2016 63,902 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 63,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,014 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,182 miles

high level stop inop

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,128 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 FZK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FZK, 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 BG55 FZK registered?

BG55 FZK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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