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CK05 MDY

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,572 mi
Last recorded103,572 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 MDY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 103,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fuel cap slight damage to housing, but still seals fuel system

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear window damaged, but sealed over and no sharp edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

engine oil on min level

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,951 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,204 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s top mounts corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s top mounts corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,782 miles

front tyres close to wear indicaters

rear shock covers slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 62,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,506 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2008 19,107 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

very little reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,107 miles

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

very little reserve travel left on handbrake

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 MDY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDY, 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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CK05 MDY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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