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EK55 ZVX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 87,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front lamp cluster damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,906 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,415 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 3 Dec 2013 62,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,313 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 34,545 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,525 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 ZVX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVX, 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 EK55 ZVX registered?

EK55 ZVX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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