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FV55 BVC

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 77,763 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to return (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,187 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,186 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,168 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,912 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 57,912 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 4,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,219 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear discs corroded engine warn ing lamp on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,288 miles

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

engine light on indicating a fault rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,542 miles

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

engine lamp on indicating fault

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,121 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 30,121 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,727 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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FV55 BVC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV55 BVC, 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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FV55 BVC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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