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FY05 WCM

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,880 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre near limit & sidewall badly perished & splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,716 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,062 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting broken

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,670 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,689 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,814 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 WCM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WCM, 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 FY05 WCM registered?

FY05 WCM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FY05 WCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 WCM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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