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EJ05 VHH

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,788 mi
Last recorded55,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,788 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 55,788 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,340 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,873 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 VHH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

EJ05 VHH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 VHH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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