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KU05 DCX

2005 Kia Rio Le

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio Le42,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 DCX
MakeKia
ModelRio Le
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,234 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 88,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,792 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,404 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,325 miles

o/s/r tyer pressure

travel on park brake

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,793 miles

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

wipers poor conditon

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,328 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,037 miles

w/screen damaged

How Reliable is the Kia Rio Le?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,783
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 16
Registration plate lamp not working 14
position lamp(s) not working 14
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KU05 DCX is a 2005 Kia Rio Le in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Rio Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 42,584 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU05 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio Le typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Rio Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU05 DCX registered?

KU05 DCX is a 2005 Kia Rio Le, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KU05 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 DCX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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