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DY05 YBU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,363 mi
Last recorded17,363 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 17,363 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 16,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 16,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 15,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 15,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 14,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 13,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 13,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,735 miles

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

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

Rear park brake imbalanced

little reserve travel left on park brake

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 YBU 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 100%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

DY05 YBU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DY05 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 YBU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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