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DA54 RNF

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,408 mi
Last recorded43,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RNF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,408 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 39,949 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 39,949 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 37,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,441 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 23,971 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,866 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,406 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 14,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 12,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,635 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 8,614 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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DA54 RNF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA54 RNF, 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 DA54 RNF registered?

DA54 RNF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is DA54 RNF safe to buy?

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