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FG05 NLU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,900 mi
Last recorded49,900 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 NLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,900 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

offside front mirror damaged repaired with tape

offside front tyre worn inner & outer shoulder

offside rear light damaged

slight play nearside front inner steering rack end

Fail 11 Feb 2012 49,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

offside front mirror damaged repaired with tape

offside front tyre worn inner & outer shoulder

offside rear light damaged

slight play nearside front inner steering rack end

Pass 14 May 2011 43,718 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

offside mirror slight damage

Fail 11 May 2011 43,702 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 21 May 2010 34,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,036 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 23,036 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,355 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 NLU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG05 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

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

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