2005 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LC55 CSF
2005 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 86,777 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC55 CSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 86,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC55 CSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (LC55 CSF) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LC55 CSF Mileage History
- 14/01/202273,740 mi
- 12/01/202381,800 mi+8,060 mi
- 19/01/202381,901 mi+101 mi
- 19/02/202486,757 mi+4,856 mi
- 21/02/202486,777 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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