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DE05 DGF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,637 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,637 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

large oil leak

metal in o/s/r tyre

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f and n/s/r doors damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2014 101,589 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

large oil leak

metal in o/s/r tyre

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f and n/s/r doors damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,959 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,959 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front exhaust bracket dettached but exhaust fully supported

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,800 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,045 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,045 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,226 miles

near side front tyre edge worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,722 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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DE05 DGF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DE05 DGF, 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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DE05 DGF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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