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H11 LJA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,618 mi
Last recorded84,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 LJA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,618 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 71,359 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,600 miles

Near side rear tyre fine crack on outer side wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 49,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Near side rear tyre fine crack on outer side wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,764 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2013 33,764 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,918 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 14,330 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 8 Jun 2009 11,397 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,000 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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H11 LJA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H11 LJA, 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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H11 LJA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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