MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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
oil leak from engine,nearside
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of FM54 BXE?
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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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