MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around cooler bottom hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f brake slight binding
o/s/r tyre spliting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear discs inner faces deteriated
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
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FH55 EKX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?
FH55 EKX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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