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DV05 KNR

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,293 mi
Last recorded82,293 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KNR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Font both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipes coverd in seallant

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,154 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

o/s sill has traces of body filler

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,066 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,829 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,255 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 65,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,417 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken(still adequately supported)

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Oct 2011 60,417 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken(still adequately supported)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber partially worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 34,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 KNR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DV05 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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