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YK05 MTX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 MTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,525 miles

Offside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal? ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,525 miles

Offside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal? ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,088 miles

Centre front exhaust clamp is deteriorated/corroded but is still supporting the exhaust!

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,088 miles

Centre front exhaust clamp is deteriorated/corroded but is still supporting the exhaust!

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,317 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,281 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 24,246 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,246 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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YK05 MTX 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 YK05 MTX, 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 YK05 MTX registered?

YK05 MTX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is YK05 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 MTX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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