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DV05 KZN

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,350 miles

Oil leak ()

weld repair under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,350 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to rear inner wheel arch not fully seem welded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slight bind

Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,777 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,209 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,020 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,650 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 23 Mar 2010 28,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,685 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 KZN 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 60%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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