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DV05 KZF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,182 mi
Last recorded40,182 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 40,182 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 40,182 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 27,841 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 27,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,248 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,933 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,803 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,866 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,791 miles

movement in rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,109 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 KZF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KZF, 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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What year was DV05 KZF registered?

DV05 KZF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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