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FP55 UHU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UHU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 100,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,545 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,816 miles

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,480 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front seatbelt slow to return

Offside mirror has slight movement

PAS pump damp

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,931 miles

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

O/S door mirror assembly slightly wobbly,but not impairing drivers view to the rear.

O/S/F seat belt very slow to retract.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 18,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

O/S door mirror assembly slightly wobbly,but not impairing drivers view to the rear.

O/S/F seat belt very slow to retract.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiperblade split

Fail 28 Nov 2008 8,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiperblade split

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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FP55 UHU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP55 UHU, 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 FP55 UHU registered?

FP55 UHU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is FP55 UHU safe to buy?

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