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DA05 OEF

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,234 mi
Last recorded65,234 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 OEF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,234 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2013 58,629 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 51,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,804 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,363 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 23,246 miles

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

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

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 OEF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA05 OEF, 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 DA05 OEF registered?

DA05 OEF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is DA05 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 OEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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