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FL05 LZS

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,207 mi
Last recorded73,207 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LZS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 73,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,449 miles

non obligatory mirror is damaged

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,328 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,814 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged but not to excess at present

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,044 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 25,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,475 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread but not down to cords

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 LZS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LZS, 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 FL05 LZS registered?

FL05 LZS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is FL05 LZS safe to buy?

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