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YR05 JUE

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,796 mi
Last recorded111,796 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 JUE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 100,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainlines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisey (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 100,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainlines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisey (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,200 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 81,771 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front head lamps opeque

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to close wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before flexi hose's marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,212 miles

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f tyre bald on inside and low tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2016 55,866 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,877 miles

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

exhust front mounting corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,703 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,128 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,459 miles

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

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 JUE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JUE, 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 JUE is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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