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DE05 EHM

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,019 mi
Last recorded27,019 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 23,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 20,660 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox cradle has a bolt missing. not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 18,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 18,393 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 15,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 14,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,211 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 9,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 9,081 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 9,023 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,786 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,119 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 EHM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DE05 EHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 EHM registered?

DE05 EHM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is DE05 EHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 EHM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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