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DG05 XRP

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,056 mi
Last recorded66,056 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 66,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,540 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2mm, wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps slightly hazed but not affecting projected image

Fail 25 Aug 2020 62,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlamps slightly hazed but not affecting projected image

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 61,065 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,299 miles

Nearside Headlight lens weathered but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlight lens weathered but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 25 Aug 2017 55,299 miles

Nearside Headlight lens weathered but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlight lens weathered but not affecting beam pattern

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,954 miles

noisy suspenion o/s ???

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,300 miles

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

child lock on n/s/r door

front exhaust flange corroded

rear top shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,300 miles

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

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

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

child lock on n/s/r door

front exhaust flange corroded

rear top shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,191 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

child locks om rear doors

play in o/s/f seat belt stork mounting

Fail 28 Aug 2012 40,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

child locks om rear doors

play in o/s/f seat belt stork mounting

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,022 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,442 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,000 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 XRP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

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

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