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BV55 VLU

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,658 mi
Last recorded86,658 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,658 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body trim mirror slightly damage

Nearside Front Headlamp kick up adjuster slightly defective/seized

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose OS & NS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering hose/pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/delaminated (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured OS & NS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 86,658 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body trim mirror slightly damage

Nearside Front Headlamp kick up adjuster slightly defective/seized

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose OS & NS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering hose/pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/delaminated (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured OS & NS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 72,196 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 72,146 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 57,275 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 28,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,327 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing thin from outside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 21,327 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin from outside

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,478 miles

battery inscure

nail in inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 16,478 miles

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

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

battery inscure

nail in inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,552 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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BV55 VLU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BV55 VLU, 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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BV55 VLU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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