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YM54 GXX

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,399 mi
Last recorded62,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GXX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 62,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,258 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,330 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill holed due to corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,249 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 59,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,798 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 57,798 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,072 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,477 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 47,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,559 miles

offside revers light not working

washers frozen

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,303 miles

offside reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,297 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,436 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 GXX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GXX, 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 YM54 GXX registered?

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

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