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EK55 ONF

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ONF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 92,281 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 77,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,818 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 67,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,658 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, should be changed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 60,658 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, should be changed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 57,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 57,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 57,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 57,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,238 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,927 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted cannot check all of adult belt.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 50,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted cannot check all of adult belt.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2014 45,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,690 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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EK55 ONF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK55 ONF, 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 EK55 ONF registered?

EK55 ONF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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