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CJ55 JFA

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,784 mi
Last recorded51,784 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 JFA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 51,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,489 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,502 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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CJ55 JFA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CJ55 JFA, 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 CJ55 JFA registered?

CJ55 JFA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CJ55 JFA safe to buy?

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