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BJ05 LUO

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,417 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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 23 Nov 2015 42,159 miles

Foot brake travel low & slightly spongy

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,754 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2013 31,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,793 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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BJ05 LUO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ05 LUO, 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 BJ05 LUO registered?

BJ05 LUO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BJ05 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LUO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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