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FV55 NTL

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,161 mi
Last recorded119,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 119,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged cut and missing! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged cut and missing! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 112,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,938 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 99,938 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,694 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,522 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,283 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,883 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 NTL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NTL, 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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What year was FV55 NTL registered?

FV55 NTL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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