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DE05 KKW

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 73,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 73,018 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 68,947 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 63,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 63,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 60,850 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 60,789 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 55,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 51,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 46,420 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 41,723 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 36,624 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,624 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 32,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,729 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 19,196 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 KKW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KKW, 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 KKW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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