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YH05 XFT

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,108 mi
Last recorded104,108 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XFT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,108 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 104,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to/center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn/edges

Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to/center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn/edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,468 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,615 miles

all cv boots perished

clutch heavily worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod has play

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake anti slip pad worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,318 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,669 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,590 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,596 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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YH05 XFT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH05 XFT, 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 YH05 XFT registered?

YH05 XFT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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