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DE55 ZVX

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,999 miles

slight corosion n/s outer sill

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,986 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corosion n/s outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,395 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,735 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,281 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jul 2009 32,281 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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 ZVX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

DE55 ZVX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is DE55 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 ZVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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