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EN05 XUH

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,233 mi
Last recorded137,233 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 XUH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 137,233 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 137,231 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported broken support bracket (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,669 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTIONG BRACKET WELD BROKE

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 126,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

EXHAUST FRONT SECTIONG BRACKET WELD BROKE

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 113,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,161 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 104,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions light on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions light on

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,138 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,465 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,447 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EN05 XUH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EN05 XUH, 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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EN05 XUH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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