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YR05 HZJ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,392 mi
Last recorded85,392 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 85,392 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,863 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,863 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,726 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,309 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center front exhaust hanger badly corroded

front wiper blades deteriorated with still clear screen

noise from rear of vehicle but no freeplay detected at rear suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,395 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades starting to split but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,031 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,455 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 HZJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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