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DE05 HGN

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,600 mi
Last recorded158,600 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 158,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 145,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 145,175 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 140,535 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 125,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 131,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 123,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 113,882 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 95,275 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 75,951 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 52,613 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 52,613 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 HGN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

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

Is DE05 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 HGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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