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FY55 OBT

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,248 mi
Last recorded67,248 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OBT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear both outer egdes of tyre worn

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear surface cracks in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,546 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,606 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,284 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,243 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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FY55 OBT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY55 OBT, 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 FY55 OBT registered?

FY55 OBT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FY55 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 OBT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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