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FP55 XTS

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,928 mi
Last recorded131,928 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XTS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 131,928 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.16 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 116,238 miles

some travel at hand brake

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 105,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,707 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and worn on inside edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split on ends

limited reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,707 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and worn on inside edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split on ends

limited reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,168 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,992 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear number plate lamp bulbs slightly deterioated

n/s/f tyre wearing close to indicator bars

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,992 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear number plate lamp bulbs slightly deterioated

n/s/f tyre wearing close to indicator bars

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,503 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,503 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,536 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 62,536 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,151 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 54,151 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,195 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,792 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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FP55 XTS 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 57.1%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

FP55 XTS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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