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YR05 SXS

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,111 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,111 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,681 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,608 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 66,812 miles

both rear inner and outer tyres cracking up

n/s/r wheelbearing slight play

o/s/f link slight play

Fail 27 Dec 2013 66,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner and outer tyres cracking up

n/s/r wheelbearing slight play

o/s/f link slight play

Pass 30 May 2013 65,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,538 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 SXS 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 78.6%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

YR05 SXS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 SXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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