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DY05 RVO

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,810 mi
Last recorded41,810 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,810 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,766 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,911 miles

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

slight unbalance to rear brakes

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,911 miles

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

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

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

slight unbalance to rear brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,590 miles

n/s&o/s rear tyres year 2004

Fail 30 Sep 2015 30,590 miles

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

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

n/s&o/s rear tyres year 2004

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,751 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 14,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,466 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 10,466 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 4,705 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 4,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 11 Mar 2008 3,438 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 RVO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

DY05 RVO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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