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EA55 WHD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WHD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen chipped

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 106,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Smearing) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 98,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (Not Working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,271 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,667 miles

Centre child seat fitted not checked seat belt

near side wiper split

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre child seat fitted not checked seat belt

near side wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,793 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,613 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 10,352 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 WHD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EA55 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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