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CW54 OBH

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,193 mi
Last recorded112,193 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 OBH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 112,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine and gearbox covered in oil,oil leaking down along chassis over fuel pipes,half way along vehicle,oil is also moving towards nearside front brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding note ,can not see inner brake pad for wear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slow to come on 27% inbalance, (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travels a fair distance

pedal rubbers wearing down(anti slip provision)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

both outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

possible tail gate opening fault

Fail 18 Jan 2018 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

both outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

possible tail gate opening fault

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advanced front brake imbalance

heavy transmission /engine oil leal

Fail 20 Jan 2017 97,508 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advanced front brake imbalance

heavy transmission /engine oil leal

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket weak

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,738 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cnetre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 75,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,077 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 67,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,286 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,958 miles

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,751 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,995 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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CW54 OBH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CW54 OBH, 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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CW54 OBH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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