CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG55 VSK

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,651 mi
Last recorded81,651 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,382 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,088 miles

front inner brake pad linings appear thin

head lamp height adjuster set to zero, aims rechecked

marks on o/s/r wheel arch

oil on rocker cover gasket

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil on minimum level

front inner brake pad linings appear thin

head lamp height adjuster set to zero, aims rechecked

marks on o/s/r wheel arch

oil on rocker cover gasket

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,883 miles

rear tyres perished

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,628 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,795 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,425 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 20,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres treads worn low on the inside edges,recommend attention.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG55 VSK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue 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 VSK, 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

How do I check the history of FG55 VSK?

You can check the full history of FG55 VSK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG55 VSK registered?

FG55 VSK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is FG55 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 VSK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG55 VSK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG55 VSK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.