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YG05 WUU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,920 mi
Last recorded36,920 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 WUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,354 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,222 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 22,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,914 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,241 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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YG05 WUU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YG05 WUU, 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 YG05 WUU registered?

YG05 WUU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YG05 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 WUU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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