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YR05 FNS

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 FNS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,171 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,330 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,330 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,245 miles

Accident damage to O/S/F corner

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

Sidewall scuffed and cracking on O/S/F tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,427 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,427 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,738 miles

Nearside front tyre ON limt.

Offside front tyre near limit.

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,413 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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YR05 FNS 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 76.9%.

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 YR05 FNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 FNS registered?

YR05 FNS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YR05 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 FNS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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