CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN05 MKC

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MKC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 51,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 47,503 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,393 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,630 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,500 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

child seats fitted to rear no seat belt check carried out

Pass 22 Nov 2014 32,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2013 28,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Water in the spare wheel well.

Pass 19 May 2012 24,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 22,366 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 20,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 20,382 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,155 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN05 MKC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN05 MKC, 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

How do I check the history of DN05 MKC?

You can check the full history of DN05 MKC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN05 MKC registered?

DN05 MKC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is DN05 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 MKC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN05 MKC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN05 MKC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.