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DU05 VFK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,580 miles

Brake pedal rubber deterioted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre deterioted

nearside rear tyre cracking an deterioted

offside rear tyre cracking an deterioted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,937 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear seat base insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,515 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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DU05 VFK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

DU05 VFK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 VFK safe to buy?

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