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FG55 TZM

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,848 mi
Last recorded53,848 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,505 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 1 Oct 2015 42,505 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,798 miles

both front tyres getting low, esp on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2014 38,794 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low, esp on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,411 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 35,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,329 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,329 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,171 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,171 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 11 Oct 2010 23,046 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,084 miles

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

front seatbelts slow to retract,recommend attention.

rear brake discs scored on the inside faces.

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 TZM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

FG55 TZM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 TZM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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