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CK05 KJU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,298 mi
Last recorded94,298 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,298 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 94,298 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 90,192 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 90,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 84,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 72,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2010 72,124 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 61,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,590 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 38,590 miles

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

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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CK05 KJU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CK05 KJU, 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 CK05 KJU registered?

CK05 KJU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is CK05 KJU safe to buy?

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