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DV55 OKU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,678 mi
Last recorded153,678 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 OKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 153,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 153,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 143,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,532 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 135,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 126,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 110,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,646 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion by mount brackets (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,838 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,384 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,590 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 78,580 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,228 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,229 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 OKU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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