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DG55 LYY

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,111 mi
Last recorded75,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,709 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,596 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 60,074 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,493 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,244 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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DG55 LYY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG55 LYY, 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 DG55 LYY registered?

DG55 LYY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is DG55 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 LYY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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