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BG55 PFJ

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,489 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,278 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 51,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,236 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,185 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 21,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,763 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,043 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 PFJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

BG55 PFJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is BG55 PFJ safe to buy?

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