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EU05 YOV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,395 mi
Last recorded112,395 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 YOV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,395 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 112,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front brake starting to bind (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,887 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 90,887 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,435 miles

Exhaust system joints and mountings corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system joints and mountings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,847 miles

Exhaust mounting brackest corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements (30% imbalance) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,710 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,657 miles

offside front outer c.v,boot pin hole?

Fail 10 Aug 2011 49,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

noise,creaking around front engine mounting area?

offside front outer c.v,boot pin hole?

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,152 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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EU05 YOV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EU05 YOV, 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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EU05 YOV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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