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FM54 BXE

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,780 mi
Last recorded82,780 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 BXE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2013 82,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 82,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from engine,nearside

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,934 miles

oil leak from engine,nearside

Pass 25 May 2010 58,896 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 58,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,965 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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FM54 BXE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM54 BXE, 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 FM54 BXE registered?

FM54 BXE is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is FM54 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 BXE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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