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DN05 UVT

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,883 mi
Last recorded92,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,883 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,249 miles

Corrosion started on nearside rear sill

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 85,246 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Corrosion started on nearside rear sill

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,469 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,468 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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,182 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,649 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,783 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,084 miles

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

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

n/s/f bumper dammaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 60,706 miles

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

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

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

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 UVT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc 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 DN05 UVT, 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 DN05 UVT registered?

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

Is DN05 UVT safe to buy?

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