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YR05 HJX

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,899 mi
Last recorded32,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 32,899 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 30,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,480 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,927 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 24,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,652 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,611 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,268 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 HJX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJX, 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 YR05 HJX registered?

YR05 HJX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is YR05 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 HJX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR05 HJX have outstanding finance?

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