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EF05 XAA

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,018 mi
Last recorded44,018 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,063 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight gearbox leak.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,011 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox.

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 XAA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

EF05 XAA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is EF05 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 XAA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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