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BK05 OEP

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,922 mi
Last recorded121,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OEP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 121,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge,cords almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 102,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 102,546 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,956 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 83,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,270 miles

both front tyre treads depth wearing low

both front wing liners insecure no clips

front bumper insecure missing clips

rear light unit insecure no locating screws

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,859 miles

Nail in rear tyre

n/s/f wing liner insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,737 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,101 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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BK05 OEP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK05 OEP, 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 BK05 OEP registered?

BK05 OEP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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