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DU05 PDO

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 PDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,804 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 95,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,156 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,329 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 92,329 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 86,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre detiorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,832 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,615 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,373 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2008 31,916 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU05 PDO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU05 PDO, 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 DU05 PDO registered?

DU05 PDO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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