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YJ05 BZY

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

68,348 mi
Last recorded68,348 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,348 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 68,346 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,319 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 64,319 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 63,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,747 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,767 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 60,728 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 60,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 60,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 60,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 59,079 miles

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

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

Reverse light inoperative

Tailgate opening faulty

Fail 8 May 2019 59,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse light inoperative

Tailgate opening faulty

Pass 17 May 2018 57,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 57,654 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at rear failed under brake test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 56,167 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 56,149 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drivers door check strap insecure

Pass 11 May 2016 54,928 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 54,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,729 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,972 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 19,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 BZY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YJ05 BZY, 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 BZY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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