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YY05 BZD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,434 mi
Last recorded105,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 105,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,808 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,498 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,461 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,845 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,567 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)

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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YY05 BZD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY05 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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What year was YY05 BZD registered?

YY05 BZD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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