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YC05 FFZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 FFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,971 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,108 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,464 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,776 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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YC05 FFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YC05 FFZ, 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 YC05 FFZ registered?

YC05 FFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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