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EA05 HKW

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,886 mi
Last recorded95,886 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 95,886 miles

wipers poor & splitting @ ends.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r seatbelt twisted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,691 miles

n/s/r seatbelt twisted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,469 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 19 Aug 2010 36,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,579 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 HKW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black 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 HKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 HKW registered?

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

Is EA05 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 HKW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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