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FV55 FXB

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,448 mi
Last recorded96,448 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 96,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,217 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,161 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 81,090 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,525 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,635 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 47,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,450 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 40,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,274 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,078 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 16,904 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 FXB is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

FV55 FXB is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is FV55 FXB safe to buy?

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