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BL54 NKZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NKZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,637 miles

Eng man light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/s , o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Slight bind on front brakes

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,029 miles

Engine check warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,029 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine check warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,878 miles

Eng man light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 68,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Eng man light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng man light on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng man light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,958 miles

Engine ligth on dashboard

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front brake slight binding

Fail 22 Apr 2014 26,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Engine ligth on dashboard

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front brake slight binding

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,176 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 59,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,041 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,924 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear exhaust joints corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel filter corroded

offside front cv joint noisey

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 28,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 2,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,335 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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BL54 NKZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL54 NKZ, 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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BL54 NKZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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