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FV55 BVR

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,910 mi
Last recorded85,910 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 85,910 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre very low outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

Rear tyres perished and cracking inner sidewalls (strong advise)

oil leak underside.

Fail 6 May 2022 85,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre very low outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

Rear tyres perished and cracking inner sidewalls (strong advise)

oil leak underside.

oil leak underside.

Pass 12 May 2021 82,077 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ball joint dust cover split.

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded.

Offside tiebar has play.

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

Rear rear tyres perished and cracking inner sidewalls.

oil leak underside.

wipers smearing.

Fail 11 May 2021 82,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

wipers smearing.

oil leak underside.

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing.

Offside Front ball joint dust cover split.

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded.

Offside tiebar has play.

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

Rear rear tyres perished and cracking inner sidewalls.

Pass 15 May 2020 78,024 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking inner and outer sidewall (strong advise)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking inner sidewall.

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

oil leak inter cooler area underisde.

Fail 15 May 2020 78,024 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking inner and outer sidewall (strong advise)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking inner sidewall.

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose.

oil leak inter cooler area underisde.

Pass 8 May 2019 72,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,449 miles

all back plates on brake discs are corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all back plates on brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 66,693 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,522 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 65,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,978 miles

both front ABS rings corroded. nearside front drop link has slight wear in ball joint. nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 60,978 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front ABS rings corroded. nearside front drop link has slight wear in ball joint. nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,018 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 54,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,645 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,324 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,780 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 21,780 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 13,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,810 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 BVR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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