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FG05 WFN

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,614 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 63,614 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,214 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,733 miles

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

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

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,200 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 WFN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

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

Is FG05 WFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 WFN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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