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BN55 LBX

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,558 mi
Last recorded90,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LBX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2023 90,558 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2023 90,558 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,144 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 90,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2021 89,150 miles

advise play nsf rack

Fail 6 Jun 2021 89,150 miles

advise play nsf rack

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2020 88,271 miles

advise osf tyers on limet car been standing

Pass 16 Jun 2019 86,701 miles

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advise play in trackrods

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,101 miles

advise play in rack

light crossion floor pan

Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,101 miles

advise play in rack

light crossion floor pan

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2017 80,451 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2017 80,451 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,391 miles

trod ends play nsf ball

Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,161 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 73,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,301 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,836 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 51,387 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 42,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,076 miles

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

offside front wiper slight split

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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BN55 LBX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN55 LBX, 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 BN55 LBX registered?

BN55 LBX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is BN55 LBX safe to buy?

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