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FG55 XKM

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,889 mi
Last recorded73,889 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,889 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,199 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,326 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,456 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-body corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills,floors and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 53,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wax oil needed

Fail 22 May 2020 53,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wax oil needed

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,348 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT KINK ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 42,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S REAR SEAT ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,588 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,890 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 31,888 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,065 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 27,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 23,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,740 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,286 miles

rear fog light partially obscured by towbar

Fail 15 Sep 2009 17,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear fog light partially obscured by towbar

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,806 miles

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
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FG55 XKM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

FG55 XKM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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