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FM55 NLD

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NLD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 81,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Front clamp bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to fail Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm, front mounting bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,164 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm, front mounting bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 56,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm, front mounting bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,284 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,382 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 29,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,393 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,996 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 19,996 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs pitted

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,173 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 7,382 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,382 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 NLD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLD, 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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FM55 NLD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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