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FE05 TVW

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,651 mi
Last recorded91,651 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,651 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine light on

front headlamps lenses dull

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 91,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine light on

front headlamps lenses dull

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 49,962 miles

Both wipers slightly torn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,962 miles

Both wipers slightly torn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 39,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,106 miles

engine noisy

no plate broken

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,494 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack o/s

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 TVW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue 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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

FE05 TVW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is FE05 TVW safe to buy?

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