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FG05 EAO

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,045 mi
Last recorded99,045 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,045 miles

Oil leak ()

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,975 miles

N/S/F anti-roll bar link slightly worn

O/S/R tyre worn on both edges and perrished

both outer c.v boots perrished

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

nail in O/S/R tyre

plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 80,690 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2013 80,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 70,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 70,134 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 45,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 32,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,563 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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FG05 EAO 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 83.3%.

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 FG05 EAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 EAO registered?

FG05 EAO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is FG05 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 EAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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