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EA05 XJY

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,625 mi
Last recorded101,625 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,625 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 101,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,645 miles

cut nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 78,323 miles

panel damage

slight play in both rear hubs

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,316 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

panel damage

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,597 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

panel damage

screen washers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

panel damage

screen washers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,975 miles

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

panel damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,773 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 XJY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

EA05 XJY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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