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YH05 YEK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,605 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged input ring (3.4.2)

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)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,378 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 59,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear offside and nearside tyres inner sidewall split

Pass 7 May 2013 39,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 22,745 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,756 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 YEK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

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

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