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YG05 WVB

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

73,980 mi
Last recorded73,980 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 WVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,980 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,492 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,954 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 WVB is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver 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 YG05 WVB, 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 YG05 WVB registered?

YG05 WVB is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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