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CE05 LFV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,894 mi
Last recorded35,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LFV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,894 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 35,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear DOOR MIRROR MISSING (3.3 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 33,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,175 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 31,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,013 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 23,886 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,565 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,859 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,140 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,891 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 LFV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

CE05 LFV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 LFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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