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CE05 FDU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,959 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 109,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Driveshaft ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,502 miles

Ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Oil leaks from engine

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,565 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 96,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,754 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,322 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 81,322 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,785 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,371 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 63,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,416 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,416 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,601 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 40,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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CE05 FDU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CE05 FDU, 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 CE05 FDU registered?

CE05 FDU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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