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DY05 UAO

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,077 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 91,072 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,878 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 66,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,942 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 53,752 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,560 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 30,451 miles

BRAKE PADS LOW, BRAKE DISKS CORRODED, WIPER BLADES SPLIT, ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS AT REAR RATTLEING.

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 UAO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

DY05 UAO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DY05 UAO safe to buy?

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