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BG55 PDV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,770 mi
Last recorded110,770 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 110,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,884 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both bad perishment in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 109,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Steel cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both bad perishment in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 107,624 miles

pas pipe damp

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,620 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

pas pipe damp

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,710 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 104,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,328 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,328 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,744 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,031 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 PDV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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