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FV05 FLJ

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,752 mi
Last recorded74,752 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FLJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,752 miles

chip in front screeen

management lamp is on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,432 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 21,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,058 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 19,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2009 16,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,345 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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FV05 FLJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV05 FLJ, 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 FV05 FLJ registered?

FV05 FLJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is FV05 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 FLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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