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BL05 JFF

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,923 mi
Last recorded68,923 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 68,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus worn smooth on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus worn smooth on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,341 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,317 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 18,358 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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BL05 JFF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BL05 JFF, 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 BL05 JFF registered?

BL05 JFF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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