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EA05 JWM

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,533 mi
Last recorded68,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,533 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,514 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 18 May 2015 59,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2015 59,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,080 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,424 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished born 2005

Fail 21 Oct 2013 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre badly perished born 2005

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,977 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 May 2010 45,657 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,799 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,470 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 JWM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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