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EK55 ONU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,265 mi
Last recorded41,265 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ONU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 41,265 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 41,265 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 30,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,524 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 21,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,620 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in treads

Fail 29 Sep 2014 18,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,179 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,558 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 12,557 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 9,313 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 ONU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK55 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

EK55 ONU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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