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CE55 CVO

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,592 mi
Last recorded141,592 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CVO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 141,592 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 May 2017 141,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2016 130,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2016 130,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 119,469 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2015 119,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre brakelight not working

Pass 16 May 2014 107,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 93,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 79,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,331 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2011 64,331 miles

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

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

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

high level stop bulb not working

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brakes holding slightly and discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 50,585 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 50,585 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,546 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs very badly corroded

all brake pads look very well worn

Fail 29 May 2009 38,546 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs very badly corroded

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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CE55 CVO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE55 CVO, 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 CE55 CVO registered?

CE55 CVO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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