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FG55 EOM

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EOM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,312 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 98,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,516 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure also glass broken (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split rubber (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,428 miles

wipers smearing.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers smearing.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,214 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,968 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 68,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 68,788 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 63,326 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 63,325 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 53,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 53,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,075 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 EOM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 FG55 EOM, 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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FG55 EOM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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