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DV55 TYC

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,177 mi
Last recorded79,177 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 TYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,016 miles

near side front tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perrishing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 52,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 38,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 38,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,511 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 20,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,718 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 TYC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 DV55 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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DV55 TYC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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