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EN54 YGU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,478 mi
Last recorded51,478 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 YGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 51,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 51,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 43,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Jul 2020 31,138 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,833 miles

both headlamps starting to taint

exhaust pipework & joints rusty

front disc wear noted,judder also noted on RBT & also slight imbalance

Pass 11 Aug 2018 23,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,395 miles

EXHAUST PIPEWORK RUSTY

Fail 14 Aug 2017 20,395 miles

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

EXHAUST PIPEWORK RUSTY

O/S/WIPER POOR ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,079 miles

exhaust pipework is corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 18,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,571 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 1 Jun 2012 16,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,089 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 7,467 miles

transmission leaking oil

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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EN54 YGU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EN54 YGU, 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 EN54 YGU registered?

EN54 YGU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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