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EA05 HKU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,165 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2020 111,161 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,980 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,141 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leck

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,489 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,489 miles

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

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,552 miles

near side front tyre has severe inner and outer shoulder wear near excessive

off side front and near side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,552 miles

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

near side front tyre has severe inner and outer shoulder wear near excessive

off side front and near side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,976 miles

Both rear and near side front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Front brake discs slightly worn

Off side wing mirror damaged

Sticker on windscreen, over 40mm but behind rear view mirror so not afecting drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,466 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,463 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,905 miles

Brake fluid level below maximum

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Drivers door check strap bolt missing, strap insicure

Front brake pads apear 75% worn

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 29,905 miles

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

Brake fluid level below maximum

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Drivers door check strap bolt missing, strap insicure

Front brake pads apear 75% worn

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,436 miles

Nearside Front 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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EA05 HKU 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 EA05 HKU, 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 HKU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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