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DV55 MLE

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,452 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 78,452 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,534 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,919 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,723 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 36,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 34,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,795 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 MLE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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