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YG05 WVD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,172 mi
Last recorded74,172 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,172 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake minimum standard

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,902 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,899 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,369 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

advise offside front wiper damaged

advise tracking check

Fail 12 Aug 2013 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

advise offside front wiper damaged

advise tracking check

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,032 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 36,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,010 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 May 2010 21,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,651 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 WVD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue 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 YG05 WVD, 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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YG05 WVD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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