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EK05 HPX

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,516 mi
Last recorded74,516 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HPX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,516 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,034 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,192 miles

Offside Front Drivers door inside handle deteriorated but can still be readily opened

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 59,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drivers door inside handle deteriorated but can still be readily opened

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 51,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,393 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,887 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,077 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,573 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,569 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,726 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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EK05 HPX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK05 HPX, 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 EK05 HPX registered?

EK05 HPX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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