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DY55 VCV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,202 mi
Last recorded159,202 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 159,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever pulling up high

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 128,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BEAM AXLE AS MARKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,201 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre N/S/F ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,847 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,861 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,596 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,290 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,171 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,923 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,490 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 VCV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VCV, 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 DY55 VCV registered?

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

Is DY55 VCV safe to buy?

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