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FY55 XOH

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,137 mi
Last recorded117,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XOH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,137 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,640 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 106,636 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,558 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,021 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 XOH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

FY55 XOH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is FY55 XOH safe to buy?

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