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FL05 LBG

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,824 mi
Last recorded89,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LBG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,835 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,806 miles

slight play in o/s track arm only on lock to lock check

Fail 9 Mar 2012 57,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,417 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FL05 LBG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FL05 LBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL05 LBG registered?

FL05 LBG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FL05 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 LBG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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