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DY05 LTA

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,054 mi
Last recorded51,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,054 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,514 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 48,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to back, to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking but not excessively

Fail 30 May 2019 45,239 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to back, to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking but not excessively

Pass 31 May 2018 43,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,737 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,170 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)

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 LTA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

DY05 LTA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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