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DV05 GVY

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 101,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen has been scratched heavily by worn wipers

nearside door mirror has broken off

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 88,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2013 74,054 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

both front wipers are starting to smear

nearside handbrake performance is lower than that on the other side

Pass 28 May 2013 74,054 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

both front wipers are starting to smear

nearside handbrake performance is lower than that on the other side

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 41,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,277 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 36,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,733 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 28,733 miles

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

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)

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 GVY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GVY, 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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DV05 GVY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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