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DG55 LYZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,069 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 10 Sep 2015 82,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,445 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,117 miles

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

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

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

rear brake cinner faces corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,117 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake cinner faces corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,250 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,800 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 LYZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG55 LYZ, 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 DG55 LYZ registered?

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

Is DG55 LYZ safe to buy?

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