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DA05 CDE

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,307 mi
Last recorded68,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 CDE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,307 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake only works last two natches

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

intermitant ticking noise on engine

n/s/f tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

weld broken on exhaust front mounting bracket but exhaust still secure

Fail 6 Jul 2015 60,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

intermitant ticking noise on engine

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished

n/s/f tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

rear wiper worn

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

weld broken on exhaust front mounting bracket but exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,936 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 10 Jul 2012 39,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,201 miles

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

rear wiper rubber torn.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,622 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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DA05 CDE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol 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 DA05 CDE, 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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DA05 CDE is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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