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YH05 XFU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,753 mi
Last recorded99,753 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 99,753 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 99,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 92,968 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,008 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,998 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,158 miles

exhaust mount corroded front flexie

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,093 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 75,078 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 75,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,604 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 XFU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XFU, 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 YH05 XFU registered?

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

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