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FG55 XKS

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XKS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,545 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 86,199 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

both rear inner tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front seatbelt slow at retracting

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,209 miles

front brake disc wear (not seriously weakened)

n/s/f seat belt slow to return (returns with help)

o/s/r number plate bulb dim

power steering pump damp with fluid (no leaks present)

rear brake discs worn and scored (not seriously weakened)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,674 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 48,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,720 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 XKS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

FG55 XKS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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