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EJ55 FZH

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,040 mi
Last recorded161,040 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FZH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 161,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 161,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 149,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outside edge and has been run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

battery loose

engine cover

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 149,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outside edge and has been run flat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery loose

engine cover

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 141,604 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 141,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 137,667 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 137,667 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 120,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 108,708 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 108,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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 FZH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

EJ55 FZH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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