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DE05 EHV

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,517 mi
Last recorded99,517 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front slight engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front slight engine oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,156 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 72,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,694 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 65,694 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,682 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 50,682 miles

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

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 front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 36,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,797 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 25,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 21,398 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,398 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 EHV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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