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YK05 MUU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 79,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,969 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing in side

Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,051 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 14,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,136 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 MUU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

YK05 MUU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YK05 MUU safe to buy?

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