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DV05 VCZ

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VCZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,561 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly incomplete

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,561 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly incomplete

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,785 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 20,884 miles

Clutch Slip Starting

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

Fail 6 May 2009 20,884 miles

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

Clutch Slip Starting

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,607 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 VCZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

DV05 VCZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is DV05 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 VCZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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