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DV05 KZW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,124 mi
Last recorded85,124 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,124 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,402 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 56,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2009 56,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KZW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

DV05 KZW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DV05 KZW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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