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DG05 KFF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,300 mi
Last recorded95,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 KFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,880 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,656 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,656 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knocking noise from rear end when drving

Fail 16 Mar 2015 72,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knocking noise from rear end when drving

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,851 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,770 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,947 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 KFF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol 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 DG05 KFF, 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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DG05 KFF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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