2005 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · EA55 BCZ
2005 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 62,139 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 BCZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 62,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 BCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (EA55 BCZ) between October 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
EA55 BCZ Mileage History
- 15/10/200811,667 mi
- 01/10/200912,033 mi+366 mi
- 15/10/201012,364 mi+331 mi
- 28/10/201112,455 mi+91 mi
- 27/10/201214,586 mi+2,131 mi
- 23/11/201320,895 mi+6,309 mi
- 02/12/201427,806 mi+6,911 mi
- 28/05/201636,856 mi+9,050 mi
- 07/06/201741,543 mi+4,687 mi
- 13/11/201845,294 mi+3,751 mi
- 27/11/201949,370 mi+4,076 mi
- 27/11/201949,370 mi
- 25/11/202052,040 mi+2,670 mi
- 29/11/202154,582 mi+2,542 mi
- 01/12/202256,918 mi+2,336 mi
- 20/11/202359,174 mi+2,256 mi
- 27/11/202461,349 mi+2,175 mi
- 17/11/202562,139 mi+790 mi
Average of roughly 2,953 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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