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CE05 FEJ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,042 mi
Last recorded69,042 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,042 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,038 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,899 miles

offside front drop link slight play

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades wearing out

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,461 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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CE05 FEJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE05 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 FEJ registered?

CE05 FEJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is CE05 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 FEJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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