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CT55 FSY

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,552 mi
Last recorded63,552 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,552 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Front number plate cracked

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 63,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Front number plate cracked

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,990 miles

unable to visually check front brake pads

Fail 12 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

unable to visually check front brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,242 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 30,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded and deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2010 30,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear brake discs have corrosion and deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,528 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 23,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 17,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp adjusters not adjusting aim to correct height therefore height aim adjusted to correct height by other means with consent of owner of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,010 miles

headlamp adjusters not adjusting aim to correct height therefore height aim adjusted to correct height by other means with consent of owner of vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2008 16,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CT55 FSY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CT55 FSY, 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 CT55 FSY registered?

CT55 FSY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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