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DN05 UVU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,124 mi
Last recorded62,124 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface rust both rear outer sill panels

Fail 8 Jun 2019 58,426 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface rust both rear outer sill panels

Pass 9 Jun 2018 54,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into cylinders surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 54,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring on c/v joint corroded and split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into cylinders surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 51,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,927 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion o/s/r sill panel and filler present

Pass 19 May 2015 42,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2014 38,544 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front support broken but still supporting exhaust

offside & nearside front a-b-s rings corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded but solid

Pass 28 May 2014 38,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front support broken but still supporting exhaust

offside & nearside front a-b-s rings corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded but solid

Pass 24 May 2013 33,156 miles

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

front noumber plate loose

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2013 33,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front noumber plate loose

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2012 28,518 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 28,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 24,268 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 24,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 May 2010 19,532 miles

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 29 May 2009 15,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2009 15,276 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2008 10,952 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plate are not quite prescribed font

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 UVU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 UVU, 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 UVU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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