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DK55 NUX

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,567 mi
Last recorded29,567 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 NUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,567 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,744 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 25,741 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,125 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 18,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,220 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 15,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,721 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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DK55 NUX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK55 NUX, 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 DK55 NUX registered?

DK55 NUX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is DK55 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 NUX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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