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YR05 PXO

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,807 mi
Last recorded76,807 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 PXO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,807 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 76,807 miles

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,235 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 53,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 48,778 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 48,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 43,568 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 43,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 37,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,876 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 22,876 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PXO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

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

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