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CK05 BFL

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,666 mi
Last recorded127,666 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 BFL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,666 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 127,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,361 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,191 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,169 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,162 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,358 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,069 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,444 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CK05 BFL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CK05 BFL, 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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CK05 BFL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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