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YM05 EVL

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,513 mi
Last recorded70,513 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 EVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 59,822 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 57,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,719 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,556 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 14,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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YM05 EVL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YM05 EVL, 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 YM05 EVL registered?

YM05 EVL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YM05 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 EVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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