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BJ55 SYX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 82,076 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine missing

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns / os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns / os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 69,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,573 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 66,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack feed line (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust down pipe flexible join outer mesh damaged

surface corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 61,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,220 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,739 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,739 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,823 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,602 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 SYX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

BJ55 SYX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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