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DG05 YPT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YPT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 54,378 miles

o/s outer cill weak

Fail 6 May 2014 54,277 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s outer cill weak

Pass 7 May 2013 48,595 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 48,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,468 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,811 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,353 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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DG05 YPT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG05 YPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 YPT registered?

DG05 YPT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DG05 YPT safe to buy?

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