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YR05 JUU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,080 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,080 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 8 Mar 2017 63,410 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,410 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 52,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,700 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 30,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 5,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,508 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 JUU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

YR05 JUU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YR05 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 JUU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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