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EJ05 VHE

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,882 mi
Last recorded35,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 35,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 35,782 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 24,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,349 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 20,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,676 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,899 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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EJ05 VHE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ05 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ05 VHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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