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DY05 PXD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 PXD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shallow cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2015 78,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shallow cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,269 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,444 miles

brake service

front brake pads look low

near side front tyre is bald on the outer edge

outer sills are soft to the touch

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,638 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer walls begining to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,914 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,805 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 PXD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

DY05 PXD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is DY05 PXD safe to buy?

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