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EA55 CKU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,899 mi
Last recorded108,899 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2020 108,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 90,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 68,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 63,295 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 63,235 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 58,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,446 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 1 May 2013 49,062 miles

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

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 30 Apr 2012 44,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,883 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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EA55 CKU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA55 CKU, 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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EA55 CKU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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