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DE55 UNS

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,067 mi
Last recorded98,067 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UNS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 27 Jun 2017 95,025 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,223 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 83,847 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 77,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,307 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,178 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2011 64,178 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2010 42,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,843 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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DE55 UNS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE55 UNS, 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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DE55 UNS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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