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DV05 LBA

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,418 mi
Last recorded105,418 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,418 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,196 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,087 miles

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

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

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,777 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,773 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,016 miles

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

no spare wheel

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges and slight cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,710 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 LBA 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 81.8%.

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

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