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YP05 EFC

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,029 mi
Last recorded86,029 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 27 Mar 2013 64,850 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front antiroll bar/tie rod brakcet corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,256 miles

nearside and offside rear spring top mounting plates rusty

offfside front wheelrim damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2012 62,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and rusted and pads slightly low

nearside and offside rear spring top mounting plates rusty

offfside front wheelrim damaged

offside front tyre v.close to legal limit on edges

rear brakes out of balance

some excess travel at parkbrake lever

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wheelrim damaged

some brake judder at nearside front

some wear and slight scoring to front discs

Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front wheelrim damaged

some brake judder at nearside front

some wear and slight scoring to front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,357 miles

damage to nearside front wheel rim

windscreen cracked at bottom below nearside wiper blade

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,722 miles

some damage to nearside windscreen outside wiped area

Fail 18 Mar 2009 22,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front cv boot clip loose

some damage to nearside windscreen outside wiped area

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,920 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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YP05 EFC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP05 EFC, 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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YP05 EFC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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