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CE05 LGN

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring housing has surface corrosion

Offside Front c.v gaiter leaking grease

Offside Rear suspension coil spring housing has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring housing has surface corrosion

Offside Front c.v gaiter leaking grease

Offside Rear suspension coil spring housing has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,490 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,306 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 LGN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

CE05 LGN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is CE05 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 LGN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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