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GR54 EBU

2005 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

132,182 mi
Last recorded132,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR54 EBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,182 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,182 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Jan 2019 132,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring rubbing on road wheel. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (lhd). (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working part of high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,408 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,403 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 118,037 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 118,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 117,732 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GR54 EBU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 GR54 EBU, 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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GR54 EBU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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