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EJ05 OTU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,622 mi
Last recorded62,622 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,193 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,407 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,407 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 56,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,395 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,395 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,508 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,633 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,349 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f wiper split on end

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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EJ05 OTU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ05 OTU, 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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What year was EJ05 OTU registered?

EJ05 OTU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EJ05 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 OTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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