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BT05 EVF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-2mm 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door dented

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slighty (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges and cracking

Offside Front tyre wear on edges also cracking and side wall damage 175 65r14

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,983 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Offside Front tyre wear on edge and side wall damage

Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Offside Front tyre wear on edge and side wall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,174 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,877 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jun 2011 18,877 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,161 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,909 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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BT05 EVF 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 BT05 EVF, 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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BT05 EVF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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