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YR05 JZW

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,658 mi
Last recorded103,658 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,658 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 103,658 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance when brake applied together front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,850 miles

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 93,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 84,254 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,873 miles

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

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIATED

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIATED

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,180 miles

BOTH NO.PLATES DETERIATED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND DETERIATED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND DETERIATED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,306 miles

both rear tyres 2-3ml

Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,306 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres 2-3ml

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,643 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,047 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,388 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,009 miles

SLIGHT NOISE O/S REAR HUB-BEARINGS (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,470 miles

all Wiper blades perished slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2008 25,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all Wiper blades perished slightly

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 JZW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

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

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