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DG05 ZLN

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 59,641 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,611 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 55,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,247 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 52,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,310 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,453 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 30,502 miles

Nearside 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,181 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,971 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 ZLN 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 70.6%.

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 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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

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

Is DG05 ZLN safe to buy?

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