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FG55 SWK

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,134 mi
Last recorded177,134 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 177,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 174,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 171,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 171,689 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pads on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 168,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 146,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,021 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,103 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,652 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 56,652 miles

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

Advise front brake discs in poor condition

Advise rear pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,550 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,086 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 25,086 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)

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 SWK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SWK, 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 FG55 SWK registered?

FG55 SWK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 SWK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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