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FY55 VDC

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,643 mi
Last recorded55,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VDC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,643 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition.corroding.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 55,619 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake discs in poor condition.corroding.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,163 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2015 48,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,424 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,373 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 31,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,312 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,349 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 VDC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY55 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

FY55 VDC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FY55 VDC safe to buy?

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