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YP05 VYT

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 106,228 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 106,228 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside sill rusty patches

Fail 20 Aug 2020 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside sill rusty patches

Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,884 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,135 miles

battery clamp held down using plastic ties

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,095 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 39,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 35,144 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,112 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 24,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,010 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 VYT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YP05 VYT, 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 YP05 VYT registered?

YP05 VYT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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