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DE05 DGY

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DGY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,407 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wire chaffing on wheel rin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 140,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wire chaffing on wheel rin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,757 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2016 116,757 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,755 miles

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

engine management lamp on

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,755 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,500 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,052 miles

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads becoming low /hand brake travel near legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,342 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal lim it recomend early renewal

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre on legal lim it recomend early renewal

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,073 miles

both rear shock absorber mounting top bushes worn

Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,551 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,784 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit /offside front tyre near tlegal limit ,recomend immediate renewal 175/65R14 82T

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,924 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 DGY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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