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DE05 EHP

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 72,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,035 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,682 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,259 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,645 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

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 EHP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EHP, 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 DE05 EHP registered?

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

Is DE05 EHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 EHP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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