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EF05 VCD

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,601 mi
Last recorded70,601 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VCD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge and sidewall marked

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,825 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,994 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged/advise replacement

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,551 miles

rear tyres both damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres both damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,496 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 39,456 miles

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

nsf tyre cut in side wall

nsr tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,657 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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EF05 VCD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF05 VCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 VCD registered?

EF05 VCD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is EF05 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 VCD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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