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FX05 PYL

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 PYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box hanger is badly corroded

both out sills are corroded

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,096 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres side walls are deteriorated (cracking )

exhaust system hangers are corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking

exhaust corroded around joints and brackets

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,201 miles

both front abs rings on drive shafts corroded

exhaust joint to center and rear box corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe by rear flex hose slightly corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front to rear brake pipe by rear flex hose slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 595,671 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)

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

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,003 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)

engine management light on

rear wiper blade not clearing screan

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,545 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,545 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,430 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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FX05 PYL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX05 PYL, 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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FX05 PYL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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