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FV55 BVD

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,837 mi
Last recorded93,837 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,362 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 82,217 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,497 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,611 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,331 miles

handbrake in need of some ajustment

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,208 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 41,208 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 33,805 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 3 May 2013 33,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,804 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 29,804 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,382 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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FV55 BVD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV55 BVD, 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 FV55 BVD registered?

FV55 BVD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is FV55 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 BVD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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