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YC05 UML

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,219 mi
Last recorded81,219 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 UML
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,219 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 81,219 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,365 miles

exhaust mounting defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,991 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 72,991 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 72,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 70,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 68,958 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 68,958 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 65,911 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 May 2014 62,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 62,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight hand brake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased checked to the best ability

n/s/r tyre close to limit and outer edge worn and cracking

oil leak

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased checked to the best ability

n/s/r tyre close to limit and outer edge worn and cracking

oil leak

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,596 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,596 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,552 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,552 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,991 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyer cut

Fail 21 Apr 2009 35,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyer cut

Pass 1 May 2008 28,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 UML is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

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

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