MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Mount welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm advise to change soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind engine (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail corroded through and fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed by weld for bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective missing a chunk and has sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed by weld for bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (edges are full cut tread) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn on the edges
Both rear tyres perrished
Childseats fitted to the nearside and offside rear
Nearside mirror glass missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully see rear brake pads
Nail in offside rear tyre
off side rear tyre perished and split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
off side rear tyre perished and split
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front retraction device poor
Rear fog lamp parcialy obscured by tow bar
Both front seat belt retraction poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp obscured by tow bar
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front seat belt retraction poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp obscured by tow bar
Rear fog lamp obscured by tow bar.
o/s drivers seat belt retraction poor
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp obscured by tow bar.
o/s drivers seat belt retraction poor
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX55 MFY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 DX55 MFY, 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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DX55 MFY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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