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YM54 GYA

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,254 mi
Last recorded57,254 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 57,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,644 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,936 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 34,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,892 miles

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

Timing belt due every 60,000 miles or every 6 years

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,523 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 30,494 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,191 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,242 miles

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

Timing belt due every 60,000 miles or every 6 years

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,157 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,012 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 20,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,755 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,898 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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 GYA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

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

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