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EA05 FBF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,059 mi
Last recorded105,059 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 FBF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,059 miles

Offside Front seat belt stork cover missing

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Feb 2016 105,035 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front seat belt stork cover missing

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,941 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,743 miles

o/s front screen has crack plus chip outside swept aera

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,779 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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EA05 FBF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA05 FBF, 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 EA05 FBF registered?

EA05 FBF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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