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DU05 VFP

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,623 mi
Last recorded39,623 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,623 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,951 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 31,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front hanger corroded

front brake pads low

screw/nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,922 miles

brake fluid level low

front exhaust hanger corroded

handbrake travel

offside front brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,857 miles

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

handbrake high

Fail 27 Feb 2010 22,857 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

handbrake high

Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,967 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,666 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 VFP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

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

Is DU05 VFP safe to buy?

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