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CV05 ZSF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,083 mi
Last recorded116,083 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZSF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,083 miles

middle brake light out

Fail 18 Mar 2015 116,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

middle brake light out

Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,692 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly harsh

Fail 26 Mar 2014 103,692 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly harsh

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,554 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,152 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,746 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,863 miles

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

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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CV05 ZSF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CV05 ZSF, 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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CV05 ZSF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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