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DY05 LAO

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,906 mi
Last recorded59,906 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,265 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanging bracket corroded away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,264 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanging bracket corroded away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,981 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,047 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge, no cords showing..

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,376 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,066 miles

OSF tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,066 miles

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

OSF tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,819 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 14,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,637 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 LAO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY05 LAO, 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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What year was DY05 LAO registered?

DY05 LAO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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