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FH55 EKX

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,922 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,955 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,991 miles

n/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/r tyre spliting

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,933 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,922 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 74,721 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2016 74,716 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,424 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,423 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,328 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,190 miles

rear discs inner faces deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,014 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 41,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,999 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,473 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 21,473 miles

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.

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 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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