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FY55 XOA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,440 mi
Last recorded101,440 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,440 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Bulbs deteriated (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 101,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damidge to nearside front tyre outer sidwall not exposing cords

Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damidge to nearside front tyre outer sidwall not exposing cords

Pass 18 May 2013 76,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,905 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 57,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Airbag light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,176 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,751 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 XOA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOA, 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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FY55 XOA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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