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DG05 YRK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YRK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside outer sill and exhaust

Pass 4 May 2017 61,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2015 56,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S driveshaft boot is badly perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 56,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S driveshaft boot is badly perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 52,131 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 51,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,172 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre balding on edges

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Bulb not working in high brake light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,136 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,481 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 YRK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG05 YRK, 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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DG05 YRK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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