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DS05 EUK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,505 mi
Last recorded69,505 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 EUK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,437 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 2 Apr 2015 58,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2014 54,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2013 512,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Apr 2013 512,112 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,839 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,683 miles

nearside rear brake drum cracked on outer edge

offside rear brake drum cracked on outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,675 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear brake drum cracked on outer edge

offside rear brake drum cracked on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,472 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
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DS05 EUK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS05 EUK, 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 DS05 EUK registered?

DS05 EUK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DS05 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 EUK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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