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BJ55 SYR

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,307 mi
Last recorded123,307 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 123,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 83,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,974 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,174 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,224 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,513 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,520 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 SYR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SYR, 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 BJ55 SYR registered?

BJ55 SYR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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