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BJ55 BBF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,054 mi
Last recorded36,054 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BBF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 36,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 34,681 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 32,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 31,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 29,143 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,879 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 27,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,275 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 23,275 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,994 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,733 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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BJ55 BBF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ55 BBF, 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 BJ55 BBF registered?

BJ55 BBF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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