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BX55 XOK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

279,927 mi
Last recorded279,927 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XOK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 279,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 267,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 256,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 245,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 236,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 224,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 215,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 198,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 187,679 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 187,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 164,263 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 141,738 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 141,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,610 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 119,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper rubber split

rear seatbelts occupied by luggage- unable to test rear belts

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper rubber split

rear seatbelts occupied by luggage- unable to test rear belts

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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BX55 XOK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BX55 XOK, 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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BX55 XOK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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