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YC05 FXS

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,622 mi
Last recorded71,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,656 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,642 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 64,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 56,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,118 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 51,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,253 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,230 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,250 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,346 miles

clutch biting high and pedal stiff

Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

clutch biting high and pedal stiff

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,830 miles

front discs scored/corroded poss due to lack of driving

Pass 5 May 2009 23,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,156 miles

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

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 FXS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

YC05 FXS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 FXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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