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DV55 CYC

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,502 mi
Last recorded92,502 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,502 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,475 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight imbalance to offside front brake

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,274 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,274 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,279 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,369 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,327 miles

both rear brake discs heavily rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,400 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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DV55 CYC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV55 CYC, 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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DV55 CYC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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