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FM05 KYA

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,846 mi
Last recorded169,846 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 KYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 169,846 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lower edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 161,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 161,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 153,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 141,897 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 141,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside image poor

Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded front and rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Boarder line, gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,545 miles

Exhaust system front mount broken, but still adequately supported

Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,543 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system front mount broken, but still adequately supported

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,484 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 94,484 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,253 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 91,253 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,107 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,107 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,110 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 51,116 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,799 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,068 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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FM05 KYA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM05 KYA, 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 FM05 KYA registered?

FM05 KYA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 KYA safe to buy?

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