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CV55 KWM

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,338 mi
Last recorded197,338 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 197,338 miles

damp stain but no visable leak at osr brake caliper.

dip aim at upper limit.

engine slow to rev on emission test.

front number plate deteriorated.

nsr tyre valve not visable.

park brake imbalance.

seat belt slow recoil, osf, rear centre and ns front

Fail 12 Oct 2016 197,338 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Stop lamp not working os and ns. (1.2.1b)

damp stain but no visable leak at osr brake caliper.

dip aim at upper limit.

engine slow to rev on emission test.

front number plate deteriorated.

nsr tyre valve not visable.

osr brake minor bind.

seat belt slow recoil, osf, rear centre and ns front

Pass 14 Oct 2015 177,802 miles

front number plate deteriorating,hand brake imbalanced, body damaged

rear axle corroded, play in n/s front bottom ball joint close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 158,076 miles

minor engine miss- hunting and noise, hand brake imbalanced o/s low, body damaged, wt x4, front end damaged, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, play in n/s bottom ball joint, gear box earth lead insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 143,080 miles

front brake noise, hand brake travel, wt x4, rear wiper blade torn, front bumper damaged, play in n/s bottom ball joint, rear brakes deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,928 miles

hand brake imbalanced, front bumper damaged and insecure, rear number plate fitted uneven

Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,507 miles

hand brake imbalanced, body damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 102,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake imbalanced, body damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,667 miles

4x wheel trims fitted, brake pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,051 miles

hand brake imbalanced, n/s wiper blade streaking, o/s front seat belt slow return, n/s front tyre uneven wear to inner dege, multi guards fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,561 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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CV55 KWM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV55 KWM, 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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CV55 KWM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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