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CP05 JVU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 JVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 88,418 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

advise engine oil level low

Pass 4 May 2016 81,185 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

advise excessive oil leaks

Fail 4 May 2016 81,185 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

advise excessive oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2015 73,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 67,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 60,674 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil needs topping up

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

unable to fully check front brake pads due to not assessable

Fail 14 May 2012 52,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil needs topping up

unable to check wheel nuts due to covered

Pass 14 May 2012 52,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil needs topping up

unable to check wheel nuts due to covered

Pass 18 May 2011 45,643 miles

hand brake lever has excessive travel

Fail 18 May 2011 45,643 miles

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

hand brake lever has excessive travel

Pass 19 May 2010 39,420 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 39,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 32,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 32,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

near side wiper rubber split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side rear tyre outer egde badly worn

offside front mirror glass damaged

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 13 May 2008 24,900 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,900 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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CP05 JVU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP05 JVU, 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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CP05 JVU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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