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FV05 YMT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,963 mi
Last recorded61,963 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YMT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,738 miles

CV boots deteriorated slightly

Exhaust bracket broken (exhaust not insecure)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear shocker top bushes slightly worn

Windscreen has light surface scratches not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,716 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,536 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FV05 YMT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV05 YMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 YMT registered?

FV05 YMT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FV05 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 YMT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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