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FY55 XOL

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,949 mi
Last recorded147,949 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XOL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 147,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,084 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 129,084 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,769 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 109,114 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 105,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 105,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 100,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,930 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 89,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,041 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,937 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,937 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,268 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,639 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,496 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,496 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,338 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,653 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 XOL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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