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DV05 GVU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,048 mi
Last recorded93,048 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,048 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,048 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,445 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,779 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,259 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 42,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,251 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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DV05 GVU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV05 GVU, 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 DV05 GVU registered?

DV05 GVU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is DV05 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 GVU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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