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DY55 XZZ

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,528 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 99,203 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 89,123 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and offside front, inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,660 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 80,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,693 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off faded (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,190 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,160 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,789 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,685 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,372 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,430 miles

front tyres low on inner and outer edges.

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 XZZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

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

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