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DN05 UVR

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 86,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,176 miles

w /screen marked

Fail 17 Nov 2015 82,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect blue (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

w /screen marked

Pass 2 May 2014 66,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre side wall is cracking

Slight damage to the windscreen (wiper rash)

Fail 1 May 2014 66,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust hest sheild is insercure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre side wall is cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to the windscreen (wiper rash)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,765 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 40,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,994 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,585 miles

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

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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DN05 UVR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DN05 UVR, 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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DN05 UVR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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