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DY55 UUL

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,245 mi
Last recorded52,245 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UUL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,245 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 52,244 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,988 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,499 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 42,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excess play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,665 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,883 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,934 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 UUL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

DY55 UUL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 UUL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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