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DV05 LAO

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,342 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 81,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,117 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,012 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,740 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,427 miles

Slight play in front suspension top mounts & anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 56,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,730 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,728 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 LAO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black 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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

DV05 LAO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DV05 LAO safe to buy?

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