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DV55 CMX

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,764 mi
Last recorded71,764 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,348 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,016 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,712 miles

Rear number plate starting to degrade.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 33,711 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to degrade.

Uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyres wearing thin on edges

Hand brake cable creak.

Rear Number plate starting to degrade

Rear Wiper Split

Uneven tyre wear on o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r on edges.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 24,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyres wearing thin on edges

Hand brake cable creak.

Rear Number plate starting to degrade

Rear Wiper Split

Uneven tyre wear on o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r on edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,847 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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DV55 CMX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV55 CMX, 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 DV55 CMX registered?

DV55 CMX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is DV55 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 CMX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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