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YJ05 BZD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,693 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,580 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,816 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,816 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,318 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 65,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area, chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area, chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both rear wheel bearings have play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked within tread area and outer sidewall. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,731 miles

exhaust corroded at joints and mountings

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,605 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 52,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,557 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged, exhaust system coroded, front registration slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,526 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s outersills soft at rear

Pass 11 Oct 2014 42,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 37,144 miles

both front wiper

sticker in zone a

Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 32,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,073 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R Brakes slightly tight when rotated.

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2010 21,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,617 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,312 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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YJ05 BZD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ05 BZD, 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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YJ05 BZD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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