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DY55 HDU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,153 mi
Last recorded65,153 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s rear handbrake performance low adjustment or repair

advise rear brake discs worn replace soon

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,579 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s rear handbrake performance low adjustment or repair

advise rear brake discs worn replace soon

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,281 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 29,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,884 miles

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 HDU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY55 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

DY55 HDU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is DY55 HDU safe to buy?

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