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BL55 XLZ

2005 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1399cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Kia Rio Petrol 1399cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 100,074 miles on the clock, averaging 4,635 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 XLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,635

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,917
Average per year4,635
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 XLZ 27k45k63k82k100k '09'25'17

Check BL55 XLZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,074 miles
Since last MOT+8,917 miles
PASS
Mileage91,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage86,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage82,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage79,843 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage78,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage75,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage70,825 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage67,003 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage61,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage59,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,566 miles
PASS
Mileage57,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,627 miles
Since last MOT+11,348 miles
PASS
Mileage46,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage37,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,846 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1399cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 XLZ

What car is BL55 XLZ?

BL55 XLZ is a red Kia Rio, petrol (1399cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 XLZ?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 XLZ was 100,074 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 XLZ passed its MOT?

BL55 XLZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Apr 2025.

Is BL55 XLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 XLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL55 XLZ?

BL55 XLZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.