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FG05 WFM

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,726 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 69,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,861 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 62,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,650 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,584 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,057 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,306 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 45,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,934 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,810 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 34,810 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,587 miles

slight cuts nearside front tyre wall

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,823 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 WFM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG05 WFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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