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EO05 TDZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,365 mi
Last recorded115,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 TDZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2022 115,365 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 114,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,776 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,484 miles

both front tires wearing on the edges

nearside rear wheelbearing play

Fail 17 Nov 2015 88,484 miles

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

both front tires wearing on the edges

nearside rear wheelbearing play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,382 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 85,382 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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,652 miles

n/s rear top shock mount wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,337 miles

front pads low ;front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,737 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 32,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,576 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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EO05 TDZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO05 TDZ, 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 EO05 TDZ registered?

EO05 TDZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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