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FH55 EKV

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 EKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 123,847 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 123,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,140 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 114,129 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,848 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14/84T (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front lower arm front bush slightly perished

nearside front tyre low tread on the edges

nearside rear handbrake only just met requirements

windscreen slight damage

Fail 6 Oct 2020 104,842 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14/84T (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded condition

nearside front lower arm front bush slightly perished

nearside front tyre low tread on the edges

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,439 miles

both front lower arm [ front ] bushes slightly perished condition

nearside front driveshaft outer gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,023 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limt

rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,780 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn and in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs inside faces worn.rear brake discs corroded/worn.

front passenger seat belt slow to retract fully,recommend attention.

nearside front flexible brake hose outer casing deteriorating,recommend attention.

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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FH55 EKV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH55 EKV, 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 FH55 EKV registered?

FH55 EKV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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