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FG05 NLN

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,074 mi
Last recorded92,074 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 92,074 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2021 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,791 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 58,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,736 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,736 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,708 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,735 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 NLN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NLN, 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 FG05 NLN registered?

FG05 NLN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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