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CV05 ZSJ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,767 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,527 miles

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

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

Rear both back plates corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,342 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,328 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,325 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,341 miles

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

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 ZSJ 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 83.3%.

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 CV05 ZSJ, 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 CV05 ZSJ registered?

CV05 ZSJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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