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BX55 YLK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,325 mi
Last recorded39,325 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 39,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 39,295 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 37,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 37,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 36,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,577 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 18,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,002 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,184 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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BX55 YLK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLK, 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 BX55 YLK registered?

BX55 YLK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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