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EA05 HMC

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,803 mi
Last recorded96,803 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,803 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface rust on both inner sills at rear and underbody at rear.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,533 miles

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

pedal rubbers wearing thin

Fail 15 Mar 2014 86,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

pedal rubbers wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HMC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

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

Is EA05 HMC safe to buy?

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