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BG55 XUH

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XUH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 69,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,333 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen scratched

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen scratched

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,234 miles

child seat fitted rear

Fail 17 Sep 2015 28,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted rear

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,851 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,194 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 26,352 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper rubber split

Pass 4 Sep 2010 26,352 miles

wiper rubber split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,494 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,115 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 XUH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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