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EJ05 VUC

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VUC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,309 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,495 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,548 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 64,026 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 64,026 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 44,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,304 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 14 Apr 2008 24,896 miles

Front brake pads are 80% worn also front brake discs are worn. Would sergest replacment of both asap.

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 VUC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VUC, 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 EJ05 VUC registered?

EJ05 VUC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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