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YR05 HJU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,878 mi
Last recorded71,878 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,878 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,044 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 HJU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

YR05 HJU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is YR05 HJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 HJU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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