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YM54 MYT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,288 mi
Last recorded46,288 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 46,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 46,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,109 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 45,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back Box (6.1.2 (a))

all steering and suspension component corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 41,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back Box (6.1.2 (a))

all steering and suspension component corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,341 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 38,333 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blow on exhaust excessive (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,738 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,378 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 25,370 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,996 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,993 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,652 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 MYT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MYT, 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 MYT registered?

YM54 MYT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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