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EJ55 FZB

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,086 mi
Last recorded39,086 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2018 39,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close to limit. Advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,732 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,351 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,461 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on inside wall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,205 miles

Cut in wall of n/s/f tyre.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,192 miles

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

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

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 FZB is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FZB, 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 EJ55 FZB registered?

EJ55 FZB is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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