2005 Kia Rio · 2,200 MOT tests
2005 Kia Rio reliability
2005 Kia Rios fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 Rio years (2,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 49.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 79,714
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,200
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.1% of tests fail here (183% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.2%
- Suspension20.6%
- Brakes18.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Steering9.1%
- Tyres7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.59%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.32%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 4.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.91%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.27%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.41%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Kia Rio reliable?
2005 Kia Rios fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 Rio years (2,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.5% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.59% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Kia Rio shows 79,714 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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