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DN05 UVW

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,359 mi
Last recorded96,359 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket adsrift

Pass 4 Jul 2015 88,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 27 Jun 2015 87,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both child seats incorrectly fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust bracket loose

front tyres 175/65/14 rear ryres 165/70/14

Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,344 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both child seats incorrectly fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust bracket loose

front tyres 175/65/14 rear ryres 165/70/14

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2012 54,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

dampness around brake master cylinder

Pass 12 Jun 2011 50,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,555 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,185 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 19,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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 UVW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

DN05 UVW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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