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FL05 LZU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,713 mi
Last recorded86,713 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 86,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 85,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 82,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Oil leak.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear & both front tyres wearing close to tred depth limit

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear & both front tyres wearing close to tred depth limit

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,415 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 72,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,271 miles

advise slight movement in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,505 miles

Slight noise N/S rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,850 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,338 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested, child seat fitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested, child seat fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,237 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

small cracks to front number plate

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 LZU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

FL05 LZU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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