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FY05 RZV

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,792 mi
Last recorded57,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 RZV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 57,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,493 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,658 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,983 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,723 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,513 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,427 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,550 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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FY05 RZV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RZV, 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 FY05 RZV registered?

FY05 RZV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is FY05 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 RZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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