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DY05 RVP

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,196 mi
Last recorded36,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 36,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 34,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 23,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,328 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 22,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken/loose

Fail 3 Apr 2018 21,873 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken/loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,484 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,301 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,258 miles

both rear tyres 2 mm tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,136 miles

both front tyres 3 mm wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RVP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

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

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