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DG05 KDO

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,371 mi
Last recorded66,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 KDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill excess corossion (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,060 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 54,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 47,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,491 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,652 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 35,646 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 33,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,897 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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DG05 KDO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG05 KDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 KDO registered?

DG05 KDO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DG05 KDO safe to buy?

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