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DS05 BXF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,831 mi
Last recorded140,831 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 140,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 140,822 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,819 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 137,793 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 134,107 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,020 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

poor repairs to both rear door sills

Fail 8 Jan 2019 130,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

poor repairs to both rear door sills

Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,655 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 125,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,564 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel archs have surface rust present

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel archs have surface rust present

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2016 114,472 miles

both outer sills have surface rust present

engine has a oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills have surface rust present

engine has a oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,922 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,186 miles

front number plate starting tom de-laminate

Fail 16 Jan 2013 92,160 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,600 miles

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,320 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 74,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 66,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,410 miles

o/s/r tyre split

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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DS05 BXF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS05 BXF, 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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DS05 BXF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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