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DY55 XZX

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,185 mi
Last recorded84,185 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,073 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,486 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded rear axel beam (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses in the wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,359 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 19,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,390 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 XZX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

DY55 XZX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 XZX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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