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EX05 XFZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,343 mi
Last recorded58,343 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 54,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 40,780 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,775 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 35,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 33,488 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,055 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread 175/65/14T

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,867 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 10,838 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 175/65/14T

Pass 30 Jan 2009 8,411 miles

hand brake lever high

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 XFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

EX05 XFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is EX05 XFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XFZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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