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BL05 LBF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LBF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 126,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 126,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,274 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,274 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LBF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

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

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