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EJ55 FYX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,984 mi
Last recorded76,984 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FYX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,984 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,798 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 37,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,503 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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EJ55 FYX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ55 FYX, 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 EJ55 FYX registered?

EJ55 FYX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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