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DN05 TYC

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,355 mi
Last recorded38,355 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 38,355 miles

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Fail 10 May 2010 38,355 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ALL N/S/ PANNELS DAMAGED NO SHARP EDGES DOES NOT EFFECT BRAKES OR HANDLING

N/S/F TIE BAR BUSH IS WORN AND MOUNT IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN

THE REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT IS WORN ON THE EDGE

THE REAR SHOCKABSROBERS ARE CORRODED AND TOP BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 18 May 2009 31,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 31,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 23,525 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre side walls perrished and cracking in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2008 23,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f tie rod bar front bush centre pin bent

slight oil leak from gearbox

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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DN05 TYC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DN05 TYC, 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 DN05 TYC registered?

DN05 TYC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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