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FM55 LNU

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,152 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,152 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing from castle nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing from castle nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking metal pipe o/s/f (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe has impact damage to front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper and headlights has slight damage

Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe has impact damage to front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper and headlights has slight damage

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,299 miles

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 20 Nov 2014 51,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads approx 70% worn

front wipers worn

possible leak nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,539 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 39,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 23,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 23,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,605 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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FM55 LNU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM55 LNU, 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 FM55 LNU registered?

FM55 LNU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is FM55 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 LNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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