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EA55 EXR

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp bracket cracked/modified. headlamp still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Top bracket (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 119,803 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Top bracket (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 111,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,517 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 82,414 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,158 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 EXR 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 78.6%.

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 EXR, 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 EA55 EXR registered?

EA55 EXR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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