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DU05 VFY

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,401 mi
Last recorded81,401 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,401 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,401 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED BUT NOT TOCORDS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,290 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,622 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,455 miles

slight damage to os outer sill

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

reverse light switch wires snapped off

Fail 7 Feb 2008 18,455 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

reverse light switch wires snapped off

slight damage to os outer sill

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 VFY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue 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 DU05 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU05 VFY registered?

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

Is DU05 VFY safe to buy?

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