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FG55 BZN

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,924 mi
Last recorded55,924 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 46,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,729 miles

deterioration in both front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,900 miles

deterioration in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2017 28,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

deterioration in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,115 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 3 Sep 2014 23,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,887 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,427 miles

small cracks in offside rear lamp lense

small tears to the edges of nearside and offside wiper blades

Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 5,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,681 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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FG55 BZN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG55 BZN, 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 FG55 BZN registered?

FG55 BZN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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