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FE55 XLB

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XLB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,052 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front sub frame corroded.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

N/S/R Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 80,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,880 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,897 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear park brake has lower effort

Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,238 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 41,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,403 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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FE55 XLB is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE55 XLB, 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 FE55 XLB registered?

FE55 XLB is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FE55 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 XLB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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