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AO05 DYP

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 78,084 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak during test (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near and Offside, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill(s) (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Near and Offside bush casing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside standard (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Near and Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 72,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak extensive ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

burning smell from heater vents

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 16 May 2017 72,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front backing plate rubbing on disc

Oil leak extensive ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

burning smell from heater vents

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 May 2016 69,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak(s)

Fail 17 May 2016 69,745 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak(s)

Pass 18 May 2015 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2015 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 62,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 62,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,847 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 55,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 50,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,730 miles

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

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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AO05 DYP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 DYP, 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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AO05 DYP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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