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BJ55 SYW

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,172 mi
Last recorded119,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SYW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 119,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024
Fail 23 May 2024 107,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,887 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,221 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 SYW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

BJ55 SYW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is BJ55 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 SYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ55 SYW have outstanding finance?

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