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FH55 EKU

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,203 mi
Last recorded94,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 EKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 135,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,597 miles

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

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

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

slight binding to rear wheels

Fail 11 Jan 2016 83,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight binding to rear wheels

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone bushes unbonding sligtly

front brake disc worn

front brake pads appear low

nearside front outer cv boot slight leak off grease from clip

offside front outer cv boot slight leak off grease

various susu[ension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone bushes unbonding sligtly

front brake disc worn

front brake pads appear low

nearside front outer cv boot slight leak off grease from clip

nearside front sidelight dull

offside front outer cv boot slight leak off grease

rear brake disc exessivly corroded inner face

various susu[ension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

oil residue on gearbox

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 2 Jan 2013 61,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

high level brake light not working

oil residue on gearbox

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,725 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 54,720 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted

o/s/f track rod has movement in a ball joint

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre close to legal limits

slight play to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,164 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 47,164 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage on wheel trims front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,846 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,846 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped, o/s/r tyre worn on edges, nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,516 miles

both nearside tyres perishing

handbrake travel close to legal limit

nearside front tyre on 3mm (worn on both edges)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak on engine

slight rotational noise from nearside rear wheel

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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FH55 EKU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FH55 EKU, 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 FH55 EKU registered?

FH55 EKU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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