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DY05 LAE

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,627 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,878 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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DY05 LAE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY05 LAE, 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

How do I check the history of DY05 LAE?

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What year was DY05 LAE registered?

DY05 LAE is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is DY05 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 LAE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY05 LAE have outstanding finance?

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