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FG05 WJF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,954 mi
Last recorded146,954 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 146,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 146,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image, lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 144,450 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses deteriorated effecting image (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 144,445 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses deteriorated effecting image (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,735 miles

Oil leak advise further inspection/repair ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,064 miles

oil leek

Fail 21 Mar 2016 138,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner edge, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

oil leek

Pass 2 Feb 2015 133,515 miles

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

nearside rear outer cill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 130,676 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cooling fan not working

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 129,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 129,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 109,985 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 109,762 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 85,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 59,872 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 15 May 2009 42,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 42,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,331 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 WJF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

FG05 WJF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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