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YC05 UMM

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,173 mi
Last recorded99,173 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 UMM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,173 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 98,844 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,921 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 42,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 42,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,595 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 UMM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black 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 YC05 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

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

Is YC05 UMM safe to buy?

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