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CV05 ORL

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ORL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,050 miles

both rear spring mounts rusty

n/s/r sill rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,083 miles

both rear upper spring seats corroded

front exhaust bracket insecure

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 86,080 miles

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

both rear upper spring seats corroded

front exhaust bracket insecure

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,650 miles

Oil leak

handbrake long travel

Fail 16 Feb 2013 68,418 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake long travel

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,005 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

slight play in front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,520 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,969 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,790 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 24,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CV05 ORL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV05 ORL, 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 CV05 ORL registered?

CV05 ORL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is CV05 ORL safe to buy?

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