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FL55 RBY

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,240 mi
Last recorded61,240 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 RBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of wiper blades

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc inner faces corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,727 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear disc inner faces corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 23,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,610 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,700 miles

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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FL55 RBY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL55 RBY, 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 FL55 RBY registered?

FL55 RBY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 RBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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