CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN05 UUT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,360 mi
Last recorded168,360 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 168,360 miles

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,737 miles

Body has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,750 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,750 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,898 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN05 UUT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN05 UUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 UUT?

You can check the full history of BN05 UUT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN05 UUT registered?

BN05 UUT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BN05 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 UUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 UUT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN05 UUT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.