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GV05 YFU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,836 mi
Last recorded79,836 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,836 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,831 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,837 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 43,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,748 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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GV05 YFU 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 GV05 YFU, 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 GV05 YFU registered?

GV05 YFU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is GV05 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 YFU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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