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AO05 DYT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,024 miles

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

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

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

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

slight imbalanve on rear brakes,o/s lower

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,002 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn and are lipped

underneath vehicle is covered in mud

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,627 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,977 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,977 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,036 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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AO05 DYT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 DYT, 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 AO05 DYT registered?

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

Is AO05 DYT safe to buy?

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