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EA55 JCV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,359 mi
Last recorded207,359 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 207,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 206,209 miles

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 206,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 199,550 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 194,425 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 194,422 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 177,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 148,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 117,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,615 miles

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 25,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,699 miles

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

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 JCV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA55 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

EA55 JCV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is EA55 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 JCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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