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BL55 WOC

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WOC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,364 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,739 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,509 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 53,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,799 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 40,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil level was below minimum at pre checks added oil to safe level

high level stop lamp not working

nearside stop lamp started to work at the end of test passed and advised

slight leak of oil from intercooler area

Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level was below minimum at pre checks added oil to safe level

high level stop lamp not working

nearside stop lamp started to work at the end of test passed and advised

slight leak of oil from intercooler area

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,967 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 32,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 25,268 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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BL55 WOC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL55 WOC, 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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BL55 WOC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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