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FG55 VSO

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VSO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,660 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and neaside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,115 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

suspension components surface rust

Pass 7 Nov 2020 67,350 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 67,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jun 2019 55,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front subframe and front bottom arms corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,773 miles

front sub frame has heavy corrosion

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge, recommend replacement

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brake discs have heavy wear /corrosion/pitting to inner faces, recommend replacement

rear brake pads worn very thin recommend replacement

Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,211 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,445 miles

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

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

anti roll bar rubbing on wishbones

Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,128 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 9,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 7,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 6,164 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 VSO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

FG55 VSO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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