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X985 RDS

2000 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 RDS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 69,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

boot lid will not open

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,113 miles

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

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

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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X985 RDS is a 2000 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X985 RDS, 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 26 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X985 RDS?

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What year was X985 RDS registered?

X985 RDS is a 2000 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X985 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 RDS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X985 RDS have outstanding finance?

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