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YM54 WWJ

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,071 mi
Last recorded65,071 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,071 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,980 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,774 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,413 miles

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)

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 WWJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WWJ, 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 WWJ registered?

YM54 WWJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is YM54 WWJ safe to buy?

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