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DA05 OEG

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

61,083 mi
Last recorded61,083 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 61,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 59,864 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 59,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,308 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 58,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side, normal blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 56,596 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre surface has big crack all over,between the grooves.175/65 r 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre surface,big crack between the grooves. 175/65 r 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 54,657 miles

Central Rear wiper is faulty

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 54,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear wiper is faulty

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,171 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 50,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 48,359 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 48,359 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump inoperative (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,441 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,282 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 44,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,502 miles

advise both rear tyres for wear and condition 175/65/R14 82T

Pass 28 May 2015 38,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 38,846 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 35,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 35,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,085 miles

front exhaust flange corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 8 Jun 2012 27,085 miles

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

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

front exhaust flange corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 23,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,814 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 18,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 14,267 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 8,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,295 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 OEG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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