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YR05 HZD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,675 mi
Last recorded117,675 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 108,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing but functioning correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s tyre front slightly worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2019 98,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,267 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,779 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 86,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,059 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,057 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,135 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 55,338 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,695 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SIGNS OF SLIGHT SEAP OF OIL FROM OSF OF SUMP AREA

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,630 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

SMALL CUT IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH REINFORCING PLIES

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,828 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 HZD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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