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CV05 ZSL

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 67,760 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 61,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,339 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,078 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,620 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 ZSL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

CV05 ZSL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is CV05 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 ZSL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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