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YM54 GXY

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise lower engine very oily

advise n/s outer track rod end locking device

advise on condition of brake and clutch peddal rubbers recomend replacement

advise on exhaust system corroded in genral

advise on n/s and o/s rear tytyres outer sidewalls showing signs of ageing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise lower engine very oily

advise n/s outer track rod end locking device

advise on condition of brake and clutch peddal rubbers recomend replacement

advise on exhaust system corroded in genral

advise on n/s and o/s rear tytyres outer sidewalls showing signs of ageing

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,615 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2016 77,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriortaing

offside rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

vehicles internal adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,529 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,529 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,732 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,923 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,172 miles

very slight noise both rear wheel bearings

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 GXY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM54 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

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

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