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HV05 TVL

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 TVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,120 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 27,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,601 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 26,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,529 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 25,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,208 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,368 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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HV05 TVL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol 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 HV05 TVL, 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 HV05 TVL registered?

HV05 TVL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is HV05 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 TVL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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