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BN55 LCA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,038 mi
Last recorded75,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LCA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,038 miles

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2016 74,800 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2015 68,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

oil around sump plug

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 19 Jul 2015 68,419 miles

oil around sump plug

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,870 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,537 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 39,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs corrded and pitted

neearside front door mirror caseing brocken

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,344 miles

both rear discs corrded and pitted

neearside front door mirror caseing brocken

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,185 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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BN55 LCA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LCA, 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

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What year was BN55 LCA registered?

BN55 LCA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BN55 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LCA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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