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EX05 WRU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,603 mi
Last recorded72,603 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 WRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,200 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 70,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,559 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 67,558 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,712 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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EX05 WRU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX05 WRU, 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 EX05 WRU registered?

EX05 WRU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 WRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 WRU have outstanding finance?

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