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CA54 YAJ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,068 mi
Last recorded70,068 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 YAJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,068 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,033 miles

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

n/s mirror body loose

Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,731 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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CA54 YAJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA54 YAJ, 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 CA54 YAJ registered?

CA54 YAJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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