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DE05 EHT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,432 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 86,432 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,807 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 66,807 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,005 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 61,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,297 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 55,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre perished and feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,988 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,868 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,868 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,825 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 11,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,382 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 EHT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

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

Is DE05 EHT safe to buy?

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