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EF55 USV

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,029 mi
Last recorded110,029 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 USV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,665 miles

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

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

Slight accident damage to offside rear of vehicle and slight damage to far end of offside rear chassis rail but not affecting any testable items

Fail 10 Oct 2019 104,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight accident damage to offside rear of vehicle and slight damage to far end of offside rear chassis rail but not affecting any testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,524 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 102,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,725 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front seat belt slow to return

Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,208 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condtion

slight bind in o/s rear wheel

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre air presure low

rear number plate in poor condtion

slight bind in o/s rear wheel

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 61,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,020 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 42,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,452 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,347 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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EF55 USV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF55 USV, 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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EF55 USV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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