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FE05 HVY

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,447 mi
Last recorded69,447 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,447 miles

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

a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area, object's removed from mirror

both inner rear tyre's worn heavy, near ply or cord's

Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,365 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both inner rear tyre's worn heavy, near ply or cord's

parking brake poor, judering

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 62,044 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f a.b.s reluctor ring split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,639 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 55,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,138 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

slight gearbox oil leak n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,854 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,723 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn,not able to see pads condition without wheel removal,recommend attention.

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

offside front side lamp bulb fading.offside no.plate lamp bulb fading.

oil leak,gearbox area.

twist in rear centre seat belt.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn,not able to see pads condition without wheel removal,recommend attention.

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

offside front side lamp bulb fading.offside no.plate lamp bulb fading.

oil leak,gearbox area.

twist in rear centre seat belt.

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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FE05 HVY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE05 HVY, 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 FE05 HVY registered?

FE05 HVY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is FE05 HVY safe to buy?

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