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DY55 YMW

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2014 88,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,820 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,068 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 YMW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

DY55 YMW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DY55 YMW safe to buy?

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