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DV05 YZN

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,736 mi
Last recorded51,736 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 51,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,745 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 44,745 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,627 miles

Bad oil leak gear boxs !!!!!

Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,627 miles

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

Bad oil leak gear boxs !!!!!

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,597 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,516 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,371 miles

front discs showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Dec 2011 25,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,914 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,013 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 11,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,756 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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DV05 YZN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV05 YZN, 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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DV05 YZN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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