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BJ05 MPF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,412 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,364 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,035 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,866 miles

Front exhaust mounting fractured

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,464 miles

unable to inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to inspect o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,464 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to inspect o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 44,184 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 44,184 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,410 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 MPF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BJ05 MPF, 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 MPF registered?

BJ05 MPF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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