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DE05 KLC

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,005 mi
Last recorded77,005 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,606 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 69,604 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,161 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,550 miles

n/s/r tyre wall worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,705 miles

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

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

slight split in wiper blades

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,249 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2mm

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 KLC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KLC, 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 KLC registered?

DE05 KLC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is DE05 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 KLC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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