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FG55 XKL

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint locking securing nut has no locking devise fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,712 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,269 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 70,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%, o/s poorest (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,046 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 54,974 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,176 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 25,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,267 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 8,340 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XKL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 November 2005.

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