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DY55 HDO

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,572 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,958 miles

osf tyre worn inner tread

osr brake disc rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

osf tyre worn inner tread

osr brake disc rusty

Pass 15 May 2013 66,268 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front lower arm bushes starting to split.

Fail 15 May 2013 66,268 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front lower arm bushes starting to split.

High level brake lamp inop.

Pass 22 May 2012 59,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,410 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,852 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,737 miles

o/s/r brake disc rusty

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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DY55 HDO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY55 HDO, 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 DY55 HDO registered?

DY55 HDO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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