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CP05 LXE

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,808 miles

Battery loose

FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT BAR WELD IS BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE OF TREAD AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 66,807 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure ALL FOUR NUTS FITTED WITH THE NUT CHAMFER ON THE OUTSIDE (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery loose

FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT BAR WELD IS BROKEN

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE OF TREAD AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Squeak noise and some stiction on turning O/S/F road wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,236 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

front exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,570 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,394 miles

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,913 miles

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

Handbrake travel needs attention.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall ,chunk out of tyre wall but no cord or wire showing.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,885 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,860 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 LXE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP05 LXE, 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 CP05 LXE registered?

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

Is CP05 LXE safe to buy?

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