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CV05 VKH

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,117 mi
Last recorded70,117 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VKH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer and inner edge/has wear and tear on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 70,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer and inner edge/has wear and tear on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,238 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 67,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,956 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,956 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,877 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 29,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,585 miles

Advise. both front and rear axles have one rotational and one standard tyres fitted on same axle.

Advise. drivers door mirror has slight damage.

Advise. nearside front bumper valance has slight damage.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,186 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,270 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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CV05 VKH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKH, 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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CV05 VKH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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