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DY05 RVT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,813 mi
Last recorded119,813 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 RVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 119,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 28,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RVT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 RVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 RVT registered?

DY05 RVT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DY05 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 RVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY05 RVT have outstanding finance?

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