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DV55 CXZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,709 mi
Last recorded133,709 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CXZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 133,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,082 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

Fail 8 Nov 2017 130,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,079 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 126,071 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,501 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,406 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front seatbelts are slow to retract

front brake discs badly corroded/worn **strong advise**

rear brake discs badly corroded/worn **strong advise**

Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front seatbelts are slow to retract

front brake discs badly corroded/worn **strong advise**

rear brake discs badly corroded/worn **strong advise**

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,372 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

steering wheel padding loose

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,366 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

steering wheel padding loose

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,280 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,422 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,422 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 58,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,220 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 CXZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXZ, 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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DV55 CXZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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