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EA05 FBG

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,361 mi
Last recorded58,361 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 FBG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 58,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 58,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,865 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 51,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 51,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 47,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,023 miles

front wipers smearing

movement in osr wheel bearing

rear shocker bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smearing

movement in osr wheel bearing

rear shocker bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,929 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2012 43,929 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,055 miles

wipers smearing / rear bottom seat lose / chips in screen / slight movement in front wheels / slight movement in osr wheel bearing / slight movement in osf drop link

Fail 14 Apr 2011 41,055 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)

wipers smearing / rear bottom seat lose / chips in screen / slight movement in front wheels / slight movement in osr wheel bearing / slight movement in osf drop link

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,917 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 FBG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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