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FE05 OZN

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,522 mi
Last recorded87,522 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,522 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strutt mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 73,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 73,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,179 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached from exhaust but is still supportive. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 65,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perished.

Offside rear bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,270 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 57,181 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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,541 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,630 miles

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,608 miles

slight trav el on hand brake lever suggest adjust legal at test

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,900 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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FE05 OZN 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 FE05 OZN, 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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FE05 OZN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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