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YR05 UEC

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,148 mi
Last recorded89,148 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 89,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 88,173 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex hose leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,040 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailer arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot worn

Offside Front wiper blade slightly worn

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,450 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 77,450 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,491 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill slightly corroded (5.2.6)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,289 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 74,275 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015
Fail 16 Jan 2015

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,206 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,785 miles

horn is not very loud

o/s/f door hard to open from outer handle

one section of high level brake light out

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,068 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 UEC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

YR05 UEC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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