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DG05 NGN

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,289 mi
Last recorded89,289 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,279 miles

n/sf outer v gaitor and track rod end gaitor are perished,both rear tyre inner side walls are perished,damage to o/sr inner quarter panel outside of testable area

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,053 miles

Rear tyres are perished,handbrake has long travel,exhaust is corroded,o/s rear panel has light damage

Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres are perished,handbrake has long travel,exhaust is corroded,o/s rear panel has light damage

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,012 miles

both upper rear spring mounts are corroded

front outer cv boots are perished,exhaust joints are corroded

hand brake has long travel

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 68,159 miles

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

both rear upper spring mounts corroded

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 Aug 2013 68,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear upper spring mounts corroded

handbrake long travel

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,898 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perished

wear in both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints

wear in both rear upper shock bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,311 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 12,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NGN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGN, 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 DG05 NGN registered?

DG05 NGN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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