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YC05 FGA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,512 mi
Last recorded69,512 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,970 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,969 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,477 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 42,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,435 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,467 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 FGA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC05 FGA, 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 YC05 FGA registered?

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

Is YC05 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 FGA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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