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DE55 VTL

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VTL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 114,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,981 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,608 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,603 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and tread low

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,957 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,159 miles

offside & nearside wipers slightly deteriated

rear registration plate slightly loose

Fail 5 Dec 2013 79,159 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside & nearside wipers slightly deteriated

rear registration plate slightly loose

Pass 8 Dec 2012 69,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,131 miles

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

both registration lamps very dim

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre found underinflated (blown up)

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,093 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,093 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,380 miles

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)

wheel alignment req checking

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 VTL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE55 VTL, 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 DE55 VTL registered?

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

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