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BG55 ORU

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,087 mi
Last recorded30,087 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ORU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,087 miles

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

o/s n/s wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 25,697 miles

rear brake discs scored.

rear heat shield bracket broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lips on front brake discs.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lips on front brake discs.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.

rear brake discs scored.

rear heat shield bracket broken.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disks slightly worn

both rear brake disks badly scored and corroded

n/s/r tyre has structure starting to fail

o/s/f tyre has slightly worn tread

Fail 7 Oct 2010 24,087 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disks slightly worn

both rear brake disks badly scored and corroded

n/s/r tyre has structure starting to fail

o/s/f tyre has slightly worn tread

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre on the limit

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 ORU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

BG55 ORU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is BG55 ORU safe to buy?

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