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EF05 VCV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,970 miles

Steel wheel fitted on nearside front but shares the same tyre dimensions/rolling radius etc

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,963 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 55,943 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,872 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 51,871 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,867 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 VCV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver 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 VCV, 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

How do I check the history of EF05 VCV?

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What year was EF05 VCV registered?

EF05 VCV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EF05 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 VCV 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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