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FG05 WOJ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres cracked

front exhaust joint corroded plus rear joint

front exhaust mounting broke

front wipers worn

rear near side tyre cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,275 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 70,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 66,506 miles

slight knocking noise from rear unable to deteck sause

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,859 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,948 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 WOJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

FG05 WOJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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