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FY55 XRD

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,512 mi
Last recorded119,512 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 119,512 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

General minor corrosion in underbody and other components

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,706 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

n/s side repeater slightly discoloured

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

power steering fluid level on min

power steering pipe leaking slightly

rear brake pads slightly worn

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

rear tyres slightly perrished

slight corrosion in brake pipes

slight oil leak

underside components have surface corrosion

wiper blades split

Fail 28 Sep 2016 114,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

n/s side repeater slightly discoloured

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

power steering fluid level on min

power steering pipe leaking slightly

rear brake pads slightly worn

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

rear tyres slightly perrished

slight corrosion in brake pipes

slight oil leak

underside components have surface corrosion

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,780 miles

Both front brake discs badly worn

Front sub-frame starting to corrode

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside track rod end locking device missing

Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,728 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Both front brake discs badly worn

Front sub-frame starting to corrode

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside track rod end locking device missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,560 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,283 miles

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

high level stoplamp not working

Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,274 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,872 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,108 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XRD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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