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YM54 GXV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GXV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,971 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,996 miles

gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 26,902 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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YM54 GXV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YM54 GXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM54 GXV registered?

YM54 GXV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is YM54 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 GXV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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