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YR05 VKH

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,888 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 54,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 % worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 May 2015 51,442 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brakes noisey at rear

n/s/r tyre cracked outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,911 miles

Front cv boots beging to deterioate

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,752 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 25,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,026 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 VKH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

YR05 VKH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 VKH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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