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AJ05 YPV

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,111 mi
Last recorded76,111 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YPV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,111 miles

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

both headlights poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2022 76,111 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both headlights poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,756 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 71,756 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,429 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,827 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 66,586 miles

oil leak

osf tyre tread wearing around inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,782 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,782 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 61,146 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 61,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 58,405 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner tread ( 175/65/14 )

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 55,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front inner body has had repair previously but not in any prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,095 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,648 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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AJ05 YPV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ05 YPV, 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 AJ05 YPV registered?

AJ05 YPV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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