2005 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · BV55 FYJ
2005 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 110,713 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV55 FYJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2022
- 110,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV55 FYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (BV55 FYJ) between November 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
BV55 FYJ Mileage History
- 25/11/200826,929 mi
- 01/12/200932,657 mi+5,728 mi
- 23/11/201038,307 mi+5,650 mi
- 23/11/201144,608 mi+6,301 mi
- 21/11/201253,169 mi+8,561 mi
- 20/11/201360,333 mi+7,164 mi
- 27/11/201466,544 mi+6,211 mi
- 17/11/201573,080 mi+6,536 mi
- 14/11/201678,357 mi+5,277 mi
- 30/11/201781,762 mi+3,405 mi
- 25/06/201883,078 mi+1,316 mi
- 26/06/201883,078 mi
- 28/05/201987,737 mi+4,659 mi
- 26/05/202092,255 mi+4,518 mi
- 08/10/202092,481 mi+226 mi
- 09/10/202092,484 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/2021101,356 mi+8,872 mi
- 11/10/2021101,358 mi+2 mi
- 11/10/2022110,713 mi+9,355 mi
Average of roughly 6,038 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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