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DU05 VSC

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,754 mi
Last recorded18,754 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VSC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,471 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,353 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre treads 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,242 miles

front tyre treads 3mm

n/s/f wiper blade beginning to perish

rear wiper blade beginning to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,687 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 VSC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSC, 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

How do I check the history of DU05 VSC?

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What year was DU05 VSC registered?

DU05 VSC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is DU05 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 VSC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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