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FG05 SWO

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,149 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust heat shield loosed

Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust heat shield loosed

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,370 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,781 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,639 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 SWO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG05 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

FG05 SWO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 SWO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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