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YE05 UPM

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,730 mi
Last recorded75,730 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 UPM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside front brake binding

offside rear tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,534 miles

Brake performance not tested due to hub loose on offside and nearside front (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bolts loose (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure ball joint insecure due to bolt loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside front brake binding

offside rear tyre badly cracked on outer sill

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,539 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,937 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,619 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,141 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn close to limits on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits+cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,832 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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YE05 UPM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE05 UPM, 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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YE05 UPM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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