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FG05 LFZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,729 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 28,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,677 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 LFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

FG05 LFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FG05 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 LFZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG05 LFZ have outstanding finance?

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