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YK05 PWZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,264 mi
Last recorded100,264 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 PWZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2019 100,264 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid/rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod split pin. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Also low oil level. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to outer tread wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens clouding! Beam image poor.

Offside Rear Seat belt Removed!

Reverse lights not working!

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,860 miles

slight blow from exhaust

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,342 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Feb 2018 89,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front tyre wearing on inner edges

O/s/r metal brake pipe corrosion

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,535 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,535 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,037 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,530 miles

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,757 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,757 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel filter showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,001 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 53,947 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 53,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,985 miles

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

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 PWZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

YK05 PWZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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