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FY05 LCT

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,666 mi
Last recorded69,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LCT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 69,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 65,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber soon need replacing

Fail 9 Feb 2017 58,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm minimum severley worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber soon need replacing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,258 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,974 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight cracking on rear tyres

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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FY05 LCT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY05 LCT, 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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FY05 LCT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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