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BG55 ORW

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,302 mi
Last recorded107,302 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ORW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,462 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 104,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,770 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear both rear shockobsorbers weak ???

Fail 4 Oct 2016 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear both rear shockobsorbers weak ???

Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,031 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 76,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,881 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 31,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre has slight splits on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,203 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre has slight splits on sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,933 miles

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

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 ORW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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