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BG55 PDO

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,579 mi
Last recorded69,579 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 69,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,297 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2014 56,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 46,757 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/r seat belt catch missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,587 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 PDO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

BG55 PDO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is BG55 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 PDO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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