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DU05 NYN

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NYN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,486 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 96,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,165 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 90,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,478 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 21 Sep 2010 46,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,139 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,312 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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DU05 NYN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU05 NYN, 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 DU05 NYN registered?

DU05 NYN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is DU05 NYN safe to buy?

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