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FD05 XFF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 112,625 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 101,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 101,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 87,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 72,881 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slightly milky (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2023 72,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slightly milky (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,503 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 59,503 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,456 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,821 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 39,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,021 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 31,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 20,412 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 13,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,752 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,558 miles

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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FD05 XFF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD05 XFF, 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 FD05 XFF registered?

FD05 XFF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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