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DV05 VDC

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,492 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,326 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

low amount of water coming out of washers

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,100 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 VDC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

DV05 VDC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is DV05 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 VDC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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