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FY55 VDD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,989 mi
Last recorded165,989 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VDD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 165,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 161,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 155,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 155,535 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rears (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 150,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 143,268 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 140,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 125,553 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 125,553 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 98,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,478 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 51,129 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,226 miles

nerside rear brake disc coroding on inner face

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,392 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,374 miles

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

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

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 VDD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY55 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

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

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