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BL54 UMA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UMA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,905 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,915 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 UMA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL54 UMA, 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 BL54 UMA registered?

BL54 UMA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is BL54 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 UMA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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