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BJ05 VYA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,925 mi
Last recorded29,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 5,852 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,814 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,312 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 VYA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 VYA registered?

BJ05 VYA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BJ05 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 VYA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ05 VYA have outstanding finance?

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